Tranexamic Acid
Drops of tranexamic acid against a blue background
This is a derivative of the amino acid lysine that has been shown to decrease skin discoloration when applied topically. It is thought to improve skin discoloration by reducing the effects of MITF (Melanocyte Inducing Transcription Factor), in part by inhibiting the body’s plasminogen/plasmin system, which plays an important role in numerous processes, including wound healing and the modulation of blood flow.

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