Kojic acid

Kojic acid

• It is a fungal metabolite which inhibits the enzyme tyrosinase.
• It binds to copper which becomes unusable by melanocytes.
• It is used at a concentration of 1%
• Its therapeutical effets are weak to moderate.

Contributors:

Dr Christophe HSU – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland

Bibliography: Katsambas A. Melasma: Pathogenesis and Treatment. 70th Annual Meeting of the AAD (American Academy of Dermatology) – San Diego, California, United States of America (USA)

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