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This study assessed the benefits of DC serum compared to KT in melasma. A randomized, single-blind 6-month study was conducted in women with melasma. Subjects were randomized to Group A (morning: serum; evening: cream, for 6 months) or to Group B (1st 3 months: morning: skin hydrating gel; evening: KT, followed by 3 months of DC routine regimen); all subjects applied a sunscreen with an SPF 50+ twice daily. Assessments included MASI, mMASI, IGA, skin hydration, radiance and fine wrinkles, tolerance, and quality of life (QoL) using MELASQOL. Ninety-one women aged 44 ± 6 years of Phototypes III (30%) and IV (36%) were recruited. Both regimens significantly (p < 0.05) improved MASI after 3 months. A clinically relevant difference in favor of KT was observed. Three months after the switch, both Group A (38.1%) and Group B (41.2%) provided a similar significant (p < 0.05) percentage reduction of MASI score, with no between-group difference. The mMASI and IGA showed similar results. QoL and skin hydration significantly (p < 0.05) improved in both groups after 6 months. Skin radiance and fine wrinkles also improved. Global tolerance was better with the DC routine. Both DC routine and KT significantly improved melasma after 3 months of use. DC further improved melasma when replacing KT for 3 further months, with similar results when used alone for 6 months.31:T806,ABSTRACTIntroductionMelasma is a chronic refractory pigmentation disorder. Kligman triple (KT) formula is the gold standard. A dermocosmetic (DC) serum containing vitamin B3 and 2‐mercaptonicotinyl glycine has been developed for melasma. This study assessed the benefits of DC serum compared to KT in melasma.Material and MethodsA randomized, single‐blind 6‐month study was conducted in women with melasma. Subjects were randomized to Group A (morning: serum; evening: cream, for 6 months) or to Group B (1st 3 months: morning: skin hydrating gel; evening: KT, followed by 3 months of DC routine regimen); all subjects applied a sunscreen with an SPF 50+ twice daily. Assessments included MASI, mMASI, IGA, skin hydration, radiance and fine wrinkles, tolerance, and quality of life (QoL) using MELASQOL.ResultsNinety‐one women aged 44 ± 6 years of Phototypes III (30%) and IV (36%) were recruited. Both regimens significantly (p < 0.05) improved MASI after 3 months. A clinically relevant difference in favor of KT was observed. Three months after the switch, both Group A (38.1%) and Group B (41.2%) provided a similar significant (p < 0.05) percentage reduction of MASI score, with no between‐group difference. The mMASI and IGA showed similar results. QoL and skin hydration significantly (p < 0.05) improved in both groups after 6 months. Skin radiance and fine wrinkles also improved. Global tolerance was better with the DC routine.ConclusionsBoth DC routine and KT significantly improved melasma after 3 months of use. DC further improved melasma when replacing KT for 3 further months, with similar results when used alone for 6 months.25:[[["$","script","0",{"type":"application/ld+json","dangerouslySetInnerHTML":{"__html":"{\"@context\":\"https://schema.org\",\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"Vitacid Plus Cream: brand Research & Clinical Takeaways\",\"description\":\"Explore peer-reviewed papers on Vitacid Plus Cream (brand). Clinician-written summaries and actionable practice insights. 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