Will the freckles relapse if I stop taking tranexamic acid tablets?

(Tranexamic acid), also known as tranexamic acid and tourniquet acid, is a derivative of tranexamic acid and has the effect of inhibiting tyrosinase activity. It interferes with the connection between melanocytes and keratinocytes by inhibiting the conversion of plasminogen into plasmin, reduces the production of melanin by melanocytes, and inhibits the disorder of epidermal cell function in dark spots and inhibits the melanin-enhancing factor group, thereby preventing and improving skin pigmentation.

Can taking tranexamic acid tablets remove freckles?

Taking Tranexamic acid tablets can remove freckles. Since Sadako Nijo reported in 1979 that Tranexamic acid can treat chloasma, in 2001 the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare approved Tranexamic acid for external whitening cosmetics. In 2005, Taiwan's Department of Health announced that tranexamic acid is a whitening active ingredient and can be used in whitening and freckle cosmetics.

Will the freckles relapse if I stop taking tranexamic acid tablets?

Tranexamic acid is usually used to remove freckles. It has a relatively obvious effect on chloasma in women. If you suddenly stop taking the medicine for a long time, the chance of rebound is relatively high. This is usually caused by the incomplete removal of the inducement, but it cannot be ruled out that it is caused by long-term exposure to ultraviolet rays after stopping the medicine. If there is a recurrence, you can continue to take medication for treatment under the doctor's advice. At the same time, you also need to protect your skin from sun protection and moisturize it.

Patients should strictly follow the doctor's instructions when using tranexamic acid. Recently, many patients have listened to bad news on the Internet and increased the dosage of the drug, or reduced the dosage of the drug, which has caused many adverse reactions and even more serious consequences. Therefore, it is important not to change the dosage of the drug on your own and follow the doctor's advice.

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.

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