Does Cordyceps Help With Skin Lightening?
Topical Cordyceps extract reduces melasma severity with fewer side effects than hydroquinone cream.
Weak EvidenceEvidence Summary
Topical Cordyceps extract reduces melasma severity with fewer side effects than hydroquinone cream.
Effective Dose
Topical application for 12 weeks (combined with oral tranexamic acid)
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