Background: Melasma Area and Severity Index (MASI), the scoring system in melasma, needs to be refined. Aims and Objectives: To propose a more practical scoring system, named as Melasma Severity Index (MSI), for assessing the disease severity and ...
Imran Majid +5 more
doaj +3 more sources
Interpretability of the Modified Melasma Area and Severity Index (mMASI) [PDF]
Michelle, Rodrigues +4 more
exaly +5 more sources
Penurunan Skor Melasma Area and Severity Index (MASI) antara Asam Traneksamat Topikal dan Modifikasi Formula Kligman dengan Plasebo Topikal dan Modifikasi Formula Kligman pada Pasien [PDF]
Latar Belakang: Melasma merupakan kelainan pigmentasi yang dapat menyebabkan gangguan kualitas hidup. Modifikasi Formula Kligman digunakan sebagai terapi standar melasma di RSUD Dr. Soetomo Surabaya. Penelitian retrospektif mengenai distribusi kemajuan penyakit melasma berdasarkan skor melasma area and severity index (MASI) di RSUD Dr. Soetomo Surabaya
Tamarina, Frea Astrilia +2 more
semanticscholar +6 more sources
Relationship Between Hemoglobin, Serum Iron, Iron-Binding Capacity, Ferritin, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D Levels in Patients with Melasma and the Severity of Their Condition [PDF]
Background: Melasma is an acquired disease with an unclear etiology. This study aimed to compare the hemoglobin, serum iron, iron-binding capacity, ferritin, zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin D levels in patients with melasma to those in controls and to ...
Ebru Akal, Mehmet Melikoğlu
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BACKGROUND: Melasma is a common hyperpigmentation disorder, which causes brownish discoloration of the face. Despite unclear mechanisms, thyroid hormones were thought to play a role in melasma. AIM: This study aims to determine and compare the clinical improvement of melasma in hyperthyroid patients receiving anti-thyroid drugs.
Irma Bernadette S. Sitohang +4 more
openaire +3 more sources
An Observational Study to Evaluate Quality of Life in Patients with Melasma in A Tertiary Level Hospital of Pokhara [PDF]
Introduction: Melasma is an acquired hyper melanosis that becomes more pronounced after sun exposure. Centro facial which is the commonest pattern followed by Malar and Mandibular are three clinical patterns of Melasma.
Prajwal Pudasaini, Saraswoti Neupane
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Skor kualitas hidup dermatologi berkorelasi positif dengan Melasma Area And Severity Index
Melasma adalah gangguan hiperpigmentasi yang terjadi pada kulit di daerah paparan sinar matahari. Kondisi ini seringkali memberikan dampak yang besar akibat lesi wajah yang sangat jelas dan dapat mempengaruhi kualitas hidup pasien seperti: menurunnya fungsi sosial, produktivitas serta hilangnya rasa percaya diri.
IGAA Praharsini +2 more
openaire +2 more sources
Low plasma melatonin levels negatively correlate with melasma severity [PDF]
Background: Chronic exposure to ultraviolet light plays a role in the pathogenesis of melasma. Exposure to excessive sunlight leads to the formation of free radicals.
Suryawati, Nyoman +4 more
semanticscholar +2 more sources
Combination of 20% Azelaic Acid Cream and 20% Salicylic Acid Peel Versus Azelaic Acid Cream Alone in the Treatment of Melasma Patients [PDF]
Background and Objectives: Melasma is a common hyperpigmentation disorder affecting mainly the facial skin. The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a combination therapy involving 20% Salicylic acid chemical peel and 20% Azelaic acid cream
Shadiya Abdullah Rasol +1 more
doaj +2 more sources
Introduction: Melasma is a common acquired hyperpigmentation predominating in women of Fitzpatrick phototype III–V, in whom ultraviolet and visible light are central drivers.
Yulisma Rahmawati +5 more
semanticscholar +2 more sources

