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Treating white spots of vitiligo

Skin color is such a critical part of our sense of who we are. Skin color varies from dark brown to pale white. Our skin color defines our “tribe”, that group of people with whom we identify

How does aspirin inhibit melanin synthesis?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are known to act by directly suppressing the activity of cyclooxygenase, the key enzyme catalyzing the biosynthesis of prostaglandin, which induces inflammation. Therefore, NSAIDs are usually used for treating pain, inflammation, and fever.