Topical 5% tranexamic acid for the treatment of melasma in Asians: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial.
randomized, double-blind
EVIDENCE COMPARISON
Gold StandardNo Skincare
vs Tranexamic Acid
for Redness Reduction
Early or indirect evidence suggests tranexamic acid provides 10% greater redness reduction compared to no treatment, improving skin tone evenness.
1.10x
Effect ratio
Tranexamic Acid
Favored
2
Studies
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.