Melasma is a challenging pigmentation disorder to treat, and although low-fluence 1064 nm picosecond ND-YAG lasers have shown potential for treating benign pigmented disorders, data on the use of this laser melasma treatment are currently insufficient. In prospective split-face study, twenty-four patients with face were enrolled randomly assigned receive one side either or PTP mode Q-switched l...

BACKGROUND Melasma is one of the most common pigment disorders seen by a dermatologist and often occurs among women with darker complexion (skin type IV-VI). AIMS The present study aimed to investigate the epidemiology of melasma in the Indian population and to focus on the regional variability in the demographics, clinical manifestations and factors that precipitate this condition. METHODS...

There have been very few well-conducted trials in melasma and this makes the process of comparing treatment outcome between trials difficult. The Pigmentary Disorders Academy has examined the issues relating to clinical trials on melasma, and has proposed recommendations on how they should be conducted. This covers all aspects including correct diagnosis of the condition, evaluation of efficacy...

BACKGROUND Melasma is a common pigmentary disorder in Asians. Although the pathogenesis of melasma is not yet fully understood, there are several hypotheses supporting angiogenetic factors related to some types of melasma. OBJECTIVE To test the efficacy of copper bromide laser in the treatment of Korean women with melasma. MATERIALS AND METHODS Clinical parameters included physician and pat...

Melasma (or chloasma) is a common disorder of cutaneous hyperpigmentation predominantly affecting sun-exposed areas in women. The pathogenesis of melasma is not fully understood and treatments are frequently disappointing and often associated with side effects. Pycnogenol is a standardized extract of the bark of the French maritime pine (Pinus pinaster), a well-known, potent antioxidant. Studie...

Financial support: None Conflict of interest: None ABS TRACT Introduction: Melasma can be classified as epidermal, dermal, or mixed using clinical measures such as Wood's lamp and dermoscopy. The Melasma Area Severity Index and the Melasma Quality of Life Scale are additional subjective classification methods. Objectives: To compare noninvasive melasma classification methods according to respon...

Melasma is an acquired diffuse hypermelanosis characterized by localized, symmetrical, irregular, light-to-dark brown maculae occurring in sun-exposed areas of skin. The aim of this retrospective study was to determine demographics of patients, analysis of etiologic factors, clinical features, efficacy and side effects of available topical treatments due to high incidence of melasma patients. I...

BACKGROUND Melasma is an acquired increased pigmentation of the skin characterized by symmetrical and confluent grey-brown patches usually on the areas of the face exposed to the sun. Silymarin strongly prevents photocarcinogenesis, and significantly prevented melanin production. The objectives of this study were the assessment of safety and efficacy of topical Silymain (SM) cream in a double-b...