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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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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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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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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 +5 more
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Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas, 2009 Melasma is a common acquired hyperpigmentary disorder of the face. However, the pathogenesis of melasma remains largely unknown and the treatment is still challenging. This article discusses histology of melasma in view of melanin pigmentation with a more in depth question about number of melanocytes and melanophages in dermis of melasma.
H, Young Kang, J-P, Ortonne
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Etiopathogenesis of Melasma [PDF]
Journal of Pigmentary Disorders, 2015 Known since ancient times, melasma is notoriously a frequent dyspigmentation disorder characterized by localized, chronic acquired cutaneous hypermelanosis. Despite high frequency, significant negative effects on quality of life and often unsatisfactory results of available treatment, not much research has been performed on the etiopathogenesis of this
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Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2014 Melasma is an acquired pigmentary disorder characterized by symmetrical hyperpigmented macules on the face. Its pathogenesis is complex and involves the interplay of various factors such as genetic predisposition, ultraviolet radiation, hormonal factors, and drugs.
Rashmi Sarkar +4 more
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Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2023 Melasma, a chronic pigmentary skin condition mainly affecting the face, remains a challenge despite the availability of several options for treatment. Many melasma patients are not satisfied with treatment outcomes.
Kiran Godse +12 more
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The Professional Medical Journal, 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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