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Original Research Report

Topical 5% tranexamic acid for the treatment of melasma in Asians: A double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial

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Pages 150-154 | Received 04 Jan 2012, Accepted 12 Apr 2012, Published online: 16 Apr 2012

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