THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE USE OF TRANEXAMIC ACID PREPARATIONS AGAINST MELASMA SKIN IN THE DERMATO CLINIC BANDUNG

Abstract

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of Tranexamic Acid usage on melasma skin at the Dermato Clinic in Bandung. The research methodology employed is qualitative research based on literature review and observation, conducted through visual or objective assessments of patients with melasma issues. In this study, four patients were chosen as research subjects and observed periodically over a period of six to eight weeks. The results obtained during the observation period indicated a reduction in melasma levels, which could be observed visually or objectively, as well as through the Melasma Area and Severity Index (MASI) score. Issues identified in this research include: (1) difficulty in monitoring sunscreen application, leading to inhibited recovery processes, and (2) variation in injection timing among subjects. Recommendations to address these issues include: (1) regular sunscreen application every three hours to prevent exacerbating melasma conditions, (2) consistent treatment protocols for all research subjects, and (3) extending the research duration to yield more significant results.