Melanogenesis Inhibitors

• Main Authors: Kumari, Sulekha, Thng, Steven Tien Guan, Verma, Navin Kumar, Gautam, Hemant K.
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Skin Pigmentation; Melasma; DRNTU::Science::Medicine
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/89251; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/47058
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Abnormally high production of melanin or melanogenesis in skin melanocytes results in hyperpigmentation disorders, such as melasma, senile lentigines or freckles. These hyperpigmentary skin disorders can significantly impact an individual’s appearance, and may cause emotional and psychological distr...