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Does Cordyceps Help With Skin Lightening?

Topical Cordyceps extract reduces melasma severity with fewer side effects than hydroquinone cream.

Weak Evidence

Evidence 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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