Role of Antioxidants in Melasma: A Systematic Review
randomized, double-blind
EVIDENCE COMPARISON
Gold StandardHydroquinone
vs Cysteamine
for Pigmentation Reduction
Early or indirect evidence suggests hydroquinone and cysteamine demonstrate equal effectiveness for reducing pigmentation and improving skin tone.
1.00x
Effect ratio
Neither
Favored
1
Study
Direct
Comparison
Tone
How to read this claim
Kept public as exploratory because it includes estimated measurement.
Some study-specific context may affect how broadly this comparison generalizes.