Tsuji-Naito et al 27 demonstrated that DHLHZn (sodium zinc dihydrolipoyl histidinate, compound of Zn2+/dyhydrolipoic acid derivative complex, which was developed for cosmetic/medical use) serves as a potentially effective skin-lightening agent, an effectiveness that is based on the compounds covalent scavenging of DOPAquinone, resulting in depigmentation
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All slow-killing assays were performed at least twice, one of which is represented in the data shown
A 2019 systematic review published in the National Library of Medicine identified improvements in skin brightness across several small trials while emphasising the need for larger controlled studies before definitive claims can be made
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