Compound library / Topical / Skincare

Tranexamic Acid (Topical)

Topical form of a clotting-related compound, repurposed in skincare for melasma and hyperpigmentation; often paired with niacinamide.

CategoryTopical / Skincare
Typical routeTopical
Half-lifeN/A — topical, minimal systemic absorption
Common dose rangeThin layer, once or twice daily, at 2-5% concentration
Typical cycle lengthOngoing — visible results typically take 8-12 weeks

BioHack Track models Tranexamic Acid (Topical) at a half-life of 4 hours, so every dose you log is decayed against that curve and the app shows what is still circulating — not just what you typed.

Reconstitution

Topical serum/cream; no reconstitution needed.

Storage

Store at room temperature.

Cautions

Generally well tolerated topically; distinct from oral/injectable tranexamic acid, which carries real blood-clotting considerations — topical absorption is minimal but check with a doctor if already on blood thinners.

Track Tranexamic Acid (Topical) in BioHack Track. Half-life, dose range and route come pre-filled from this library — log a dose and the app counts your vial down, models what is in your system, and puts it on the same chart as your labs and body composition.

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Look up the research

These open a search of each database for Tranexamic Acid (Topical) — they are not citations, and nothing here is evidence for any particular dose. The same links are in the app.

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