ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Decrypting the Potential of Nanotechnology-Based Approaches as Cutting-Edge for Management of Hyperpigmentation Disorder.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 31 citations in OpenAlex.
- Berberine and its structural diversity: structure-activity relationships, molecular mechanisms, and drug discovery opportunities.Molecular biology reports · 2026Review
- Innovative Nanocarriers: Elastic Aspasomes Loaded with Metformin Hydrochloride for Effective Management of Melasma: In Vitro Studies and Clinical Appraisal.Pharmaceutics · 2026Article
- Advances in Nanotechnology-Based Topical Delivery Systems for Skincare Applications.Pharmaceutics · 2026Review
- Nanotechnology-based drug formulation and delivery systems for skin medical aesthetic dermatology: mechanisms, applications, and safety.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Review
- Nanomedicine-enabled neuroprotection: therapeutic role of berberine in neurodegenerative diseases.Molecular biology reports · 2025Review
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- Integrating Nanotechnological Advancements of Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs into Rheumatoid Arthritis Management.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Different therapeutic approaches in melasma: advances and limitations.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2024Review
- Tetrahedral framework nucleic acid loaded with glabridin: A transdermal delivery system applicated to anti-hyperpigmentation.Cell proliferation · 2023Article
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9 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
The abundant synthesis and accretion of melanin inside skin can be caused by activation of melanogenic enzymes or increase in number of melanocytes. Melasma is defined as hyperpigmented bright or dark brown spots which are symmetrically distributed and have serrated and irregular borders. The three general categories of pigmentation pattern include centro facial pattern, malar pattern, and mandibular pattern. Exposure to UV rays, heat, use of cosmetics and photosensitizing drugs, female sex hormonal therapies, aberrant production of melanocyte stimulating hormone, and increasing aesthetic demands are factors which cause the development of melasma disease. This review gives a brief overview regarding the Fitzpatrick skin phototype classification system, life cycle of melanin, mechanism of action of anti-hyperpigmenting drugs, and existing pharmacotherapy strategies for the treatment of melasma. The objectives of this review are focused on role of cutting-edge nanotechnology-based strategies, such as lipid-based nanocarriers, i.e., lipid nanoparticles, microemulsions, nanoemulsions, liposomes, ethosomes, niosomes, transfersomes, aspasomes, invasomes penetration-enhancing vesicles; inorganic nanocarriers, i.e., gold nanoparticles and fullerenes; and polymer-based nanocarriers i.e., polymeric nanoparticles, polymerosomes, and polymeric micelles for the management of hyperpigmentation.
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