Quantitative Assessment of Basement Membrane Loss in Melasma Using Attenuation Coefficient Estimation Based on Optical Coherence Tomography.
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DOI: 10.1002/jbio.202500491
Abstract: Melasma is a common pigmentary disorder involving melanin deposition and structural alterations. Current diagnostic methods mainly target pigmentation and lack real-time assessment of histopathology. This study proposes a noninvasive, quantitative evaluation of basement membrane (BM)… read more here.
Keywords: melasma; attenuation coefficient; optical coherence; basement membrane ... See more keywords
Hypopigmentation Following Picosecond Laser Treatment for Melasma: A Case Series.
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DOI: 10.1002/lsm.70077
Abstract: Picosecond lasers (PSL) are increasingly used for treating melasma, with fewer adverse effects reported compared to Q‐switched lasers (QSL). However, the incidence of hypopigmentation following PSL treatment remains unexplored in detail. This case series aims… read more here.
Keywords: melasma; case series; hypopigmentation; treatment ... See more keywords
Melasma: A Clinical and Epidemiological Single-Group Observational Study in the Greek Population
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DOI: 10.1007/s13555-024-01297-8
Abstract: Melasma is a common acquired disorder of melanogenesis that predominately affects women and presents as hyperpigmented skin lesions mainly located on the face. The study aims to investigate the epidemiologic characteristics and hormonal profiles in… read more here.
Keywords: melasma; melasma clinical; history; epidemiological single ... See more keywords
Comment on: Facial Hyperpigmentation in Skin of Color: Special Considerations and Treatment
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DOI: 10.1007/s40257-017-0303-z
Abstract: I read with interest the excellent paper by Vashi et al. on special considerations and treatment of facial hyperpigmentation in patients with skin of color [1]. The authors concisely review several disorders that can cause… read more here.
Keywords: skin color; treatment; facial hyperpigmentation; melasma ... See more keywords
An Update on New and Existing Treatments for the Management of Melasma
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DOI: 10.1007/s40257-024-00863-2
Abstract: Melasma is a chronic, acquired disorder of focal hypermelanosis that carries significant psychosocial impact and is challenging for both the patient and the treating practitioner to manage in the medium to long term. Multiple treatments… read more here.
Keywords: melasma; existing treatments; management melasma; new existing ... See more keywords
Efficacité de l’acide tranexamique intradermique dans le mélasma : une étude de 20 cas
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annder.2020.09.509
Abstract: Introduction Le melasma est une maladie acquise caracterisee par un trouble de la pigmentation. Diverses modalites therapeutiques ont ete utilisees avec des resultats variables. Materiel et methodes Nous avons realise une etude prospective sur 20 patients… read more here.
Keywords: des resultats; acide tranexamique; cas; score masi ... See more keywords
BC06 Investigating the role of metformin in melasma management: a review
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DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljaf085.219
Abstract: Melasma is a chronic, relapsing hyperpigmentation disorder, with a notable psychosocial impact. It typically presents as symmetrical brown or greyish patches on sun-exposed areas, primarily the face, and its management remains challenging. The condition predominantly… read more here.
Keywords: melasma; treatment; review; efficacy ... See more keywords
Treatment of Refractory Melasma in Asians With the Picosecond Alexandrite Laser.
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DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000002612
Abstract: BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES The picosecond Alexandrite laser was studied in our practice with the diffractive lens array and the flat optic to treat melasma. METHODS AND MATERIALS Sixty patients with melasma were treated in a prospective investigation… read more here.
Keywords: diffractive lens; treatment; alexandrite laser; picosecond alexandrite ... See more keywords
Tranexamic Acid Microinjection Alone Versus Its Combination With Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser in Melasma Treatment: A Dermoscopic Evaluation
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DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000003423
Abstract: BACKGROUND Melasma is a challenging pigmentation disorder. OBJECTIVE To assess and compare the efficacy of tranexamic acid (TXA) intradermal microinjection alone versus its combination with low-power, low-density fractional CO2 laser in a sequential pattern in… read more here.
Keywords: dermoscopic; treatment; melasma; microinjection alone ... See more keywords
Insurance coverage gap for treatment of melasma compared with rosacea: it pays to be light
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DOI: 10.1111/bjd.20641
Abstract: Treatments for many common dermatologic diagnoses are denied insurance coverage due to their arbitrary cosmetic classification. Melasma is one such diagnosis often considered cosmetic by payers, and since it is commonly identified in darker-skinned individuals,… read more here.
Keywords: insurance coverage; melasma; coverage gap; coverage ... See more keywords
Treatment of melasma with platelet‐rich plasma: A self‐controlled clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1111/dth.15703
Abstract: Melasma is a common circumscribed hypermelanosis of sun‐exposed areas of the skin. Platelet‐Rich Plasma therapy has been evidenced to inhibit melanin synthesis in animals and humans. To determine the effectiveness of platelet‐rich plasma as a… read more here.
Keywords: melasma; treatment; platelet rich; rich plasma ... See more keywords