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Melasma in the United States: A cross-sectional study of prevalence data using the All of Us database

Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, 2023
Background: Although melasma is a common acquired facial dyschromia, its epidemiology in the general population has not been clearly elucidated. Purpose: To investigate the prevalence of melasma and its correlation with demographic factors, such as age ...
Kritin K Verma, Venkata S Dasuri, Daniel P Friedmann   +2 more
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Melasma pathogenesis: a review of the latest research, pathological findings, and investigational therapies [PDF]

, 2019
Melasma is an acquired hyperpigmentation disorder most commonly affecting females with darker skin types. It is triggered by several factors including sun exposure, genetic influences, and female sex hormones.
Maymone, Mayra BC de Castro, Rajanala, Susruthi, Vashi, Neelam A   +2 more
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Facial Skin Care Instruction by Medical Professionals Using Microneedle Cream: The 8‐Week Prospective, Randomized, Single‐Blinded for Examiners Trial in Asians

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 25, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Skin care is widely regarded as a fundamental component of self‐care. However, few studies have systematically evaluated the effects of structured skin care instruction on both objective parameters and subjective perceptions. This study aims to elucidate these effects through a controlled clinical investigation.
Toko Mori, Yurika Osuji, Ruriko Kawanabe, Takemichi Fukasawa, Jun Omatsu, Asako Yoshizaki, Takashi Yamashita   +6 more
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The Role of Digestive Disorders in Melasma

Traditional and Integrative Medicine, 2018
Melasma is a skin disorder characterizing by hyperpigmentation affecting the sun-exposed areas. This disorder, accounts for 0.25 to 4% of the patients observed in skin clinics in south East Asia.
Marjan Mahjour, Mohammad Reza Noras, Arash Khoushabi, Roshanak Salari   +3 more
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The Effect of Natural Essential Oil Depigmenting Agent for Alternative Treatment of Melasma

Journal of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023
Melasma, known as a hyperpigmentation disorder, is more common in women of childbearing age with Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin types. Various factors of this disease, namely genetic factors, UV exposure, hormonal, thyroid disease, pregnancy, and drugs. The best
Linda Julianti Wijayadi, Kelvin Kelvin
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A comparative study of kojic acid cream and hydroquinone in treatment of melasma [PDF]

, 2008
چکیده: زمینه و هدف: ملاسما به هیپرپیگمانتاسیون اکتسابی صـورت اطلاق می شـود که به طور عمده در خانم های 55-30 سال دیده می شود که در صورت عدم درمان به موقع، می تواند سبب بروز مشکلات زیبایی در آنان شود.
Abbasi, Ali., Espahbodi, Nadia., Feizi, Rabeae., shariati, Ali Reza.   +3 more
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In Vitro, Ex Vivo and Clinical Trial of Brightening Serum Using a Novel Delivery System on Subjects With Moderate to Severe Dyschromia

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 25, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Background/Aims Pigmentary problems are common and can arise from sun exposure, skin inflammation, changes in hormones, and certain medications. Because they are visible, these pigmentary problems can be very distressing for individuals, and they are often challenging to manage.
Ashish C. Bhatia, Arisa Ortiz, Swati Kannan, Amir Moradi, Tina Fleck, Robert Love, Stacy Osborne   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigating the Relationship Between Serum Thyroid Hormone and Vitamin D Levels in Women with Melasma

Al-SalamJournal for Medical Science
Patches and macules of hyperpigmentation characterize melasma, a prevalent condition of skin pigmentation. Known risk factors for melasma include a genetic predisposition, sun exposure, and pregnancy.
Majeed Ali Fahad
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The association between melasma and iron profile: a case-control study

Russian Open Medical Journal, 2020
Background — Melasma is a chronic acquired localized hypermelanosis, causing aesthetic problem for women and impairing their quality of life. Evidence has suggested that hyperpigmentation can occur as a result of iron deficiency anemia and vitamin B12 ...
Azadeh Goodarzi, Elham Behrangi, Afsaneh Sadeghzadeh-Bazargan, Masoumeh Roohaninasab, Fatemeh Sadat Hosseini-Baharanchi, Mahsa Shemshadi, Elham Vafaei   +6 more
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Hyperpigmentation disorders: A comprehensive analysis in a worldwide large‐scale study on 50,552 individuals

JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Charbel Skayem, Bruno Halioua, Marketa Saint Aroman, Yaron Ben Hayoun, Catherine Baissac, Nuria Perez Cullell, Charles Taieb, Julien Seneschal   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source