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Quality of life in Nepalese Patients with Melasma: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Center

Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 2022
Background: Melasma is an acquired pigmentation disorder of the sun exposed parts of the body, particularly face. It is a significant cosmetic concern for the young adults, which is the most frequently affected age-group. Finding the level of impairment
Sushil Paudel, Indu Acharya Poudel, Priti Upadhyay, Manish Kumar Shah, Shruti Pokharel, Rabindra Sharma   +5 more
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Utilizing fractional resurfacing in the treatment of therapy‐resistant melasma [PDF]

, 2005
Background. Multiple treatment modalities have been employed for the management of melasma with minimal to no success. Objective. We propose fractional resurfacing as a new treatment modality for melasma. Methods.
Tannous, Zeina S.
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A Scoping Review on Melasma Treatments and Their Histopathologic Correlates

Dermatopathology
Melasma is an incredibly common dyschromic disorder, mostly impacting women with skin of color. There are three variants of melasma based on the depth of pathologic involvement: epidermal, mixed, and dermal.
Aurore D. Zhang, Michelle Lazar, Emiliya Akhundova, Candice E. Brem, Eric J. Beltrami, Neelam A. Vashi   +5 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, Hélio Amante Miot, Luciane Donida Bartoli Miot, Marcela Calixto Brandão, Maria Paula Barbieri D’Elia, Márcia Guimarães da Silva, Sidney Emanuel Batista dos Santos   +6 more
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Psychodermatology of the Female: Hormones, Skin and Mental Health Across the Lifespan

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Hormonal transitions across the female lifespan shape skin disease and psychiatric comorbidity through the brain–skin axis and Neuro‐Immuno‐Cutaneous‐Endocrine (NICE) network. This narrative review links puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause to dermatologic and psychosocial outcomes.
Sheila Sharifi, Jessica Gulati, Veranca Shah, Keira Barr, Mohammad Jafferany   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hubungan Penggunan Kontrasepsi Oral Dengan Kejadian Melasma Di Desa Ngebrak Kecamatan Gentan [PDF]

, 2012
Melasma sering dijumpai terutama di Asia dan Amerika latin. Insidensi melasma terbanyak 4% pada usia 30-44 tahun. Kontrasepsi oral merupakan salah satu kontrasepsi hormonal yang paling di sukai sebelum usia 35 tahun, sebenarnya pil KB dapat dipakai ...
Udiani, Asih Arifa
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Managing Skin Diseases During Pregnancy: Treatment Discontinuation, Concerns and Physician Counselling

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Physiological changes during pregnancy can trigger or worsen dermatological conditions, yet evidence‐based guidance for safe management remains limited. In a cross‐sectional survey of 273 pregnant women, 33.7% reported having a skin disease, and 56% experienced worsening of symptoms.
Frederikke Seeberg, Anne Sofie Frølunde, Mette Deleuran, Line Kolding, Christian Vestergaard   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Low Sunscreen Awareness and Misconceptions in Skin of Colour With Acne‐Related Post‐Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation: A Cross‐Sectional Study Highlighting the Need for Targeted Education

Australasian Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Post‐inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a frequent sequela of acne in patients with skin of colour (SOC). While sunscreen is widely recommended for PIH prevention, little is known about real‐world sunscreen practices in this group. This study aimed to evaluate sunscreen use, barriers and factors influencing adherence
Xiaozhun Hang, Davin Sui Lim, Lisa Byrom
wiley   +1 more source

Novel Histopathologic Features of Diffuse Blue‐Gray Hyperpigmentation Associated With Kratom Use: A Case Report and Literature Review

Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Drug‐induced hyperpigmentation accounts for 10%–20% of acquired pigmentary disorders and can be misdiagnosed for other causes such as melasma, post inflammatory changes, or heavy metal deposition. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), a Southeast Asian plant with an opioid‐like profile, has been increasingly used in the United States for ...
Rita Kamoua, Kristen Paradine, Craig A. Rohan, Mary McDaniel, Diane Perkins   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hubungan Melasma Dengan Tingkat Kualitas Hidup Pada Wanita [PDF]

, 2016
Background: Melasma is hyperpigmentation, generally symmetrical, macular form uneven light brown to dark brown, and most frequently noticed on sun-exposed areas of the face, especially the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose, and chin.
Said, Reza Nur
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