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Efficacy of intralesional tranexamic acid in melasma: Assessment with Melasma Area Severity Index and Dermatology Quality of Life Index

Turkderm Turkish Archives of Dermatology and Venereology, 2022
Background and Design: Melasma is a common hypermelanotic condition, mostly observed in women, which affects their psychological, emotional, and social well-being as well as their quality of life.
Sneha Krishnoji Rao, Rajashekar T. S., Ashna Ashraf   +2 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Correlation Between Improvements in Melasma Quality of Life (MELASQoL-INA) and Modified Melasma Area and Severity Index (mMASI) Following Triple Combination Therapy. [PDF]

Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol
Melasma is a facial pigmentary disorder that commonly causes psychosocial distress. Quality of life (QoL) is not routinely assessed in daily practice; therefore, its improvement in relation with the reduction of melasma severity remains unclear, especially among people of color.
Darmawan I, Indriatmi W, Rihatmadja R, Sitohang IBS.   +3 more
europepmc   +6 more sources

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Treatments on Melasma Area Severity Index and Quality of Life

Pharmaceutics
Background: Melasma is a chronic skin condition resulting from increased melanogenic activity, which induces a significant emotional impact on the patient’s quality of life. The efficacy of melasma treatments depends on individual response and on the chosen therapeutic approach, which may include topical skin-lightening agents, oral drugs, and chemical
Milena Mariano Ribeiro, Ana Cleia Cardoso da Silva, Heloise Dalagrana, Maria Eduarda A. Galiciolli, Ana Carolina Irioda, Quelen Iane Garlet, Cláudia Sirlene Oliveira   +6 more
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The Correlation Between Malondialdehyde Serum Levels and the Duration of Sun Exposure; and Melasma Area and Severity Index in Patients with Melasma in Makassar [PDF]

American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 2016
Ultraviolet (UV) plays an important role in the pathogenesis of melasma. Ultraviolet rays can cause lipid peroxidation in cell membranes that trigger the generation of free radicals that can stimulate melanocytes to produce many melanin. Malondialdehyde (MDA) is the end product of lipid peroxidation in the body.
Khairuddin Djawad
exaly   +5 more sources

Effect of Melasma on Quality of Life of Patients using Dermatology Life Quality Index

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2022
Objective: To assess the effect of melasma on the Quality of Life (QoL) of patients using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Ali Amar, Sumbal Nida, Muhammad Mudassir
doaj   +4 more sources

Assessing impact of melasma on quality of life using Hindi-Melasma Quality of Life Index scale and Melasma Area and Severity Index score

National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Background: Melasma is a persistent and recurrent pigmentation disorder. It is a skin condition that affects facial skin esthetics and can lower self-esteem, causing emotional distress, which can lower a person's quality of life (QoL).
Lamya Grewal, Anurag Sood, Ranchit Narang, Pratibha Gupta, Sharang Gupta   +4 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Correlating impairment of quality of life and severity of melasma: A cross-sectional study of 141 patients

Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2018
Background: The relationship between impaired quality of life (QoL) due to melasma and its clinical severity remains equivocal despite several studies. Aim: The aim was to study the correlation, if any, between the clinical severity and the impairment in
Preeti Kothari, Yugal Kishor Sharma, Milind A Patvekar, Aayush Gupta   +3 more
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The Relationship Between Sunscreen Application and Severity Of Melasma

Medical and Health Science Journal, 2022
Backgrounds: Melasma is commonly observed in community among women of reproductive age. Incidence of melasma at least nine times higher in women than men, especially in pregnant women.
Intan Annisa Putri, Dian Ardiana, Sihning E.J Tehupuring   +2 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Efficacy and Safety of Picosecond Laser Combined With Sodium Hyaluronate for Melasma [PDF]

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Background:. Melasma is a common hyperpigmentation disorder that presents a significant therapeutic challenge. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel combination approach using a picosecond laser followed by microinjections of a ...
Muyan Zou, MSc, Chong Liu, BSc, Ming Sun, MSc, Qiang Guo, BSc, Yating Yang, MSc, Jie Du, BSc, Tong Liu, MSc, Datie Li, BSc   +7 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Is Impaired Sleep Quality a Triggering Factor in Melasma Patients? A Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]

Indian Journal of Dermatology
Background: Sleep disorders trigger the hormonal imbalance and the accumulation of reactive oxygen molecules which are involved in melasma pathogenesis.
Ceylan Avcı, Gülfem Akın, Sevgi Akarsu, Turna İlknur   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources