The Effect of Topical Use of Petroselinum Crispum (Parsley) Versus That of Hydroquinone Cream on Reduction of Epidermal Melasma: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Shahla Khosravan; Ali Alami; Hossein Mohammadzadeh-Moghadam; Vahide Ramezani

doi:10.1097/HNP.0000000000000186

The Effect of Topical Use of Petroselinum Crispum (Parsley) Versus That of Hydroquinone Cream on Reduction of Epidermal Melasma: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Holist Nurs Pract. 2017 Jan/Feb;31(1):16-20. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000186.

Authors

Shahla Khosravan¹, Ali Alami, Hossein Mohammadzadeh-Moghadam, Vahide Ramezani

Affiliation

¹ Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Social Determinants of Health Research Centre (Dr Khosravan), Department of Health School of Public Health, Social Determinants of Health Research Center (Dr Alami), Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine (Dr Mohammadzadeh-Moghadam), Student Research Committeen (Mr Ramezani); and Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran.

PMID: 27902522
DOI: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000186

Abstract

Melasma disfigures the skin and thus influences people's self-image and self-concept. Therefore, melasma influences emotional and psychosocial health in addition to physical health. This clinical trial was performed to assess the effect of the topical use of Petroselinum crispum (parsley) on reduction of the severity of epidermal melasma.

Publication types

Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

Adult
Dermatologic Agents / chemistry
Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use*
Female
Humans
Hydroquinones / therapeutic use*
Melanosis / drug therapy*
Melanosis / pathology
Middle Aged
Petroselinum / chemistry*
Plant Extracts / chemistry
Plant Extracts / therapeutic use*
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult

Substances

Dermatologic Agents
Hydroquinones
Plant Extracts
hydroquinone