Melasma: Clinical diagnosis and management options

Michelle Rodrigues; Amit G. Pandya

doi:10.1111/ajd.12290

Melasma: Clinical diagnosis and management options

Michelle Rodrigues, Amit G. Pandya

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Abstract

Melasma is a common acquired disorder of pigmentation most commonly seen in those with skin of colour. It has long been a condition that is frustrating for both the dermatologist and patient to treat. This article provides a review of the literature on melasma and examines, in detail, various treatment options currently available to treat it.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	151-163
Number of pages	13
Journal	Australasian Journal of Dermatology
Volume	56
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/ajd.12290
State	Published - Aug 1 2015

Keywords

chloasma
dyschromia
hydroquinone
laser
melasma
peel
pigment
pigmentation
skin of colour
tranexamic acid

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Dermatology

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