Melasma is an acquired hypermelanosis characterized by a symmetrical macular pigmentation of sun-exposed areas like the face. Tranexamic acid is commonly being used to reduce melanin synthesis in patients with melasma and also used as a raw material for functional whitening cosmetics. The aim of this work is to
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