title: The Effect of Topical Use of Petroselinum Crispum (Parsley) Versus That of Hydroquinone Cream on Reduction of Epidermal Melasma: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
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.
authors.affiliation: 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.
authors.forename: Shahla
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Khosravan
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alami
authors.forename: Hossein
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Mohammadzadeh-Moghadam
authors.forename: Vahide
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Ramezani
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006873:Hydroquinones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008548:Melanosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D028528:Petroselinum / Q000737:chemistry*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D006873:Hydroquinones; D010936:Plant Extracts; C031927:hydroquinone