Tranexamic Acid
Medically reviewed: Dr. Murat Toktamışoğlu · 2026-05-21
Definition
Hemostatic agent; oral 250 mg 2x/day or topical 3-5% — recent star in melasma treatment.
Detail
Inhibits melanocyte-to-keratinocyte melanin transfer. Adjunct for stubborn melasma. Contraindicated: thrombosis history, hormonal medication + smoking.