Perspective approaches on melanogenesis inhibition

• Main Authors: Aimi Syamima Abdul Manap (Author), Yin Kei Lum (Author), Lei Hui Ong (Author), Yin- Quan Tang (Author), Lai Ti Gew (Author), Adeline Yoke Yin Chia (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Melanogenesis is a melanin-forming process responsible for protecting the skin against ultraviolet radiation damage. An excess production of melanin, however, may result in hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin) to adverse dermatological effects (freckles, solar lentigines, and melasma) and skin...