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Retrospective Study: The Use of Chemical Peeling with A Modified Jessner's in Melasma Patients
Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology), 2016 Background: Melasma is a hipermelanosis that lead to brownish or brownish-grey discoloration on the face. Chemical peeling is one of the additional therapy for melasma. The right indication using modified Jessner's solution give a good result for melasma.
Zada Febrial Effendy +1 more
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The Profile and Triggering Factors of Melasma Patients: A Retrospective Study
Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology), 2023 Background: Melasma is a skin pigmentation disorder characterized by brownish hyperpigmented lesions with symmetrical distribution and irregular borders.
Putri Brillian Betrista Viorizka +3 more
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Der Hautarzt, 2017 Introduction: Melasma is an acquired, chronic, recurrent symmetricalhypermelanosis which is characterized by brown patches of variable darkness on sun exposedareas of the body primarily on the face.1,2 Melasma is more common in Asians and in peoplewho live in locations that receive high intensity UV radiation.3,4 Melasma is a skin disease ...
Clio Dessinioti, Andreas Katsambas
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PLoS ONE, 2022 BackgroundAccording to the literature, pigmentary disorders have a significantly negative impact on a person's health-related quality of life. Moreover, among pigmentary disorders, incidence of melasma ranks high.
Yuan Zhu +5 more
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The Description of Dermoscopy and Wood’s Lamp on Melasma
Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology), 2017 Background: Melasma is an acquired hypermelanosis disorder occurred symmetrically on the sun exposure area, predominantly on the face and neck. Melasma classification based on Wood’s light examination does not always have positive correlation with the ...
Ryski Meilia Novarina +2 more
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The effect of melasma on self-esteem: A pilot study
International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2018 Melasma is a common disorder of hyperpigmentation characterized by tan or brown macules and patches affecting sun-exposed areas, particularly the face.
J. Jiang +3 more
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African ancestry is associated with facial melasma in women: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
, 2017 BACKGROUND: Melasma is a chronic acquired focal hypermelanosis affecting photoexposed areas, especially for women during fertile age. Several factors contribute to its development: sun exposure, sex steroids, medicines, and family history.
Bruna Ribeiro de Andrade Ramos +6 more
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Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2007 SummaryFacial and neck pigmentations are significant cosmetic problems. They are common in middle‐aged women, related to endogenous (hormones) and exogenous factors (cosmetics, perfumes, sun exposure), and often represent paramount causes of emotional distress. Although melasma is the most common cause of facial pigmentation, there are many other forms
Rigopoulos, D. +2 more
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A hospital-based cross-sectional study of clinical, wood's lamp, and dermoscopic findings in melasma
Clinical Dermatology Review, 2023 Background: Melasma is a common pigmentation disorder with female predominance. Depending on melanin depth, it can be epidermal, dermal, and mixed type. Assessment of this helps to chalk out a proper treatment plan.
P M Amrutha Herle +1 more
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