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A female Indian farmer with melasma developed progressive worsening of facial pigmentation while using topical hydroquinone. It manifested as bluish-black pigmentation, confirmed microscopically as ochronotic change, i.e. exogenous ochronosis (EO). Failure to follow adequate sun protective measures
The efficacy of 20% azelaic acid cream and 4% hydroquinone cream, both used in conjunction with a broad-spectrum sunscreen, against melasma was investigated in a 24-week, double-blind study with 329 women. Over the treatment period the azelaic acid cream yielded 65% good or excellent results; no
Skin hyperpigmentary disorders, commonly including melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, are frequent dermatologic problems with higher prevalence in people with darker Fitzpatrick skin type.1,2 The current gold standard treatment is triple combination cream containing
Background: Melasma is a common hyperpigmentation disorder of the skin. Combination therapy of topical retinoids, corticosteroids, and hydroquinone has been effective in treating melasma, but long-term use is limited by corticosteroid atrophy and exogenous ochronosis. The aim of this pilot
OBJECTIVE
To examine approaches to therapy for melasma in Latin Americans and to propose treatment algorithms for patients with mild, moderate and severe melasma.
BACKGROUND
Melasma is prevalent in up to 10% of the Latin American population. It is found in all racial groups and is more common in
Melasma is a common hypermelanotic disorder affecting the face that is associated with considerable psychological impacts. The management of melasma is challenging and requires a long-term treatment plan. In addition to avoidance of aggravating factors like oral pills and ultraviolet exposure,
Background: Melasma is an acquired skin disease characterized by symmetric hyperpigmentation on sun-exposed areas, particularly on the face. Recently, there has been tremendous scientific interest in novel, safe, and effective topical agents to manage melasma.Objective: To evaluate topical
BACKGROUND
Melasma is a common acquired symmetric hypermelanosis characterized by irregular light- to gray-brown macules and patches involving sun-exposed areas of skin. Etiologic factors in the pathogenesis of melasma include genetic influences, exposure to UV radiation, pregnancy, hormonal
Dyschromia is a leading cause for cosmetic consultation, especially in those with diverse skin types (mixture of ethnicities) and with the rise of non-core and untrained physicians performing cosmetic procedures. Melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) account for the majority of cases