The Comparison of Efficacy of Oral Finastride and Topical Hydroquinone Versus Placebo and Topical Hydroquinone in Treatment of Melasma: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial

Introduction Melasma is a common acquired illness with outbreak of brown and often symmetrical hypersegmented patches on frequently sun-exposed areas of the face (1 and 2). Melasma accounts for about 4 to 10 percent of the complaints of those visiting skin clinics and is more common among Hispani