CISTEAMINA: SEU PAPEL NO TRATAMENTO DO MELASMA

doi.org/10.29327/217514.6.12-7

Abstract

Cysteamine has emerged as a promising treatment for melasma.  Considering its mechanism of action and previously presented results in published articles, this paper has a data collection purpose. The adopted criteria in choosing the articles considered the last 10-year period and the descriptors, melasma and cysteamine, in the main databases. After analyzing the articles, it is possible to ensure that cysteamine presents itself as an effective and safe option. However, as it is a new purpose for this asset, it is concluded that more studies are needed.