Chemexfoliation, chemabrasion, or chemical peels have been used since centuries for their
rejuvenating and pigment diluting properties. The application of a chemical ablative agent to …

Melasma is an acquired, pigmentary disorder characterized by the appearance of brown to
bluish-gray patches with well-demarcated or ill-defined borders, most commonly on the face …

Objective: To compare the woods lamp and dermoscopic features of melasma. Materials
and Methods: A total of 50 patients were enrolled in this cross-sectional analytical study in a …

Background In clinical settings, atypical facial hyperpigmentation such as nevus of Ota,
acquired bilateral nevus of Ota‐like macules (ABNOM), melasma, and café‐au‐lait spots are …

Objectives The objective of this study was to evaluate the dermoscopic findings of common
facial melanoses and correlate them with findings from Wood lamp examination. Methods …

Every year, the field of medicine witnesses technological advancements, leading to
improved patient care and furtherment of research, which contribute to the efficient …

Self-Medication in Patients with Melasma: Risk Factors and Consequences Page 1 J Liaquat
Uni Med Health Sci JANUARY-MARCH 2020; Vol 19: No. 01 06 ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To …

Background: Melasma is a common acquired facial hypermelanosis. While mostly
diagnosable clinically, Wood's lamp and dermoscopy can aid in differentiating melasma …

Hyperpigmentation disorders are highly prevalent and disproportionately affect patients with
skin of color. Studies suggest that over 65% of Black or African American patients …

Background: Melasma is a common pigmentation disorder with female predominance.
Depending on melanin depth, it can be epidermal, dermal, and mixed type. Assessment of …