Melasma, Novel Treatment Modalities
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Melasma, Novel Treatment Modalities
Treatment of melasma remains challenging due to frequent relapses and the occurrence of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) following many interventions. Treatment goals are inhibition of melanin synthesis and transfer by sunscreens, sun avoidance and the use of bleaching agents on one hand and removal of already present pigment by peeling, lasers and light on the other hand. Triple combi...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Pigmentary Disorders
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2376-0427
DOI: 10.4172/2376-0427.1000126