2015
DOI: 10.1111/ajd.12290
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Melasma: clinical diagnosis and management options

Abstract: Melasma is a common acquired disorder of pigmentation most commonly seen in those with skin of colour. It has long been a condition that is frustrating for both the dermatologist and patient to treat. This article provides a review of the literature on melasma and examines, in detail, various treatment options currently available to treat it.

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“…Estrogen, related to pregnancy or to oral contraceptive pills, induces the melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) discharge by stimulating tyrosinase, which explains the large number of cases in females [4][5][6] . There are actually no guidelines for the treatment of melasma [7] . As a current rule, sun avoidance and appropriate application of UVA-and UVB-blocking agents are counseled to patients [8] .…”
Section: Melasma and Energy-based Devicesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Estrogen, related to pregnancy or to oral contraceptive pills, induces the melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) discharge by stimulating tyrosinase, which explains the large number of cases in females [4][5][6] . There are actually no guidelines for the treatment of melasma [7] . As a current rule, sun avoidance and appropriate application of UVA-and UVB-blocking agents are counseled to patients [8] .…”
Section: Melasma and Energy-based Devicesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Zor olgularda tedavi seçeneklerini kombine etmek daha uygundur. Tedavi seçenekleri arasında tetikleyici faktörlerin kaldırıl-ması, güneşten korunma, aktive olmuş pigmentleri azaltmaya yönelik topikal ve fiziksel tedaviler yer almaktadır (18,25) .…”
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“…Hidrokinonu tolere edemeyen hastalarda tercih edilebilir (44) . Ancak stabil olmayan bir molekül olduğu için monoterapi olarak etkisi azdır; meyan kökü ekstraktı ve soya ile kombine edilmesi tedavi başarısını artırabilir (25) .…”
Section: Bakır Ile Etkileşime Giren Ajanlarunclassified
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