Tranexamic acid is used to control heavy menstrual bleeding. It’s available as a brand-name drug called Lysteda. You can get it only with a doctor’s prescription. Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding ...

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There's no doubt that acids have transformed our skincare routines for the better (we're looking at you hyaluronic, glycolic and salicylic). So, when there's a new ingredient in town, we're totally on ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. I have melasma on my cheeks and a smattering of dark spots of my chin and jawline from old breakouts, ...

Epistaxis is the primary reason for 1 in 313 ED visits.1 Correct application of pressure is the only intervention required in about 20% of cases.2 Topical medications and cautery can control anterior ...

Dark spots, whether caused by acne, scars or another skin concern, are not only annoying, but also hard to get rid of. Fortunately, a lesser-known ingredient called tranexamic acid, known for ...

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Perioperative bleeding is common in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic drug that may safely decrease such bleeding. We conducted a trial involving patients ...

Dark spots are one of the trickiest skin concerns to treat because there are so many potential underlying triggers. Exposure to the sun is a common cause of hyperpigmentation, but hormonal changes, ...

While everyone wants a lit-from-within glow, achieving a bright complexion can be easier said than done. The truth is, things happen: from melasma to sun damage to hormonal fluctuations during ...