A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of oral Polypodium leucotomos extract as an adjunct to sunscreen in the treatment of melasma

JAMA Dermatol. 2013 Aug;149(8):981-3. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2013.4294.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Administration, Oral
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Female
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Humans
  • Melanosis / drug therapy*
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
  • Plant Extracts / adverse effects
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • Polypodium / chemistry*
  • Sunscreening Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Plant Extracts
  • Sunscreening Agents