Melasma Show Up in Contraceptive Pills Acceptors

Abstract

Introduction : Melasma is one of the most common hyperpigmentation disorders among womans, the common hyperpigmentation patches which commonly found on face especially on sunlight exposured area. One of the factors causing melasma is the use of oral contraceptives which cause the buildup of the hormones estrogen and progesterone on the skin.Objectives : Thus, the aim of the study is to analyze the association between duration of contraceptive pills use and melasma.Methods : This study used a cross-sectional design. The research was conducted in May-July 2020. The subjects were 36 womans aged 30-55 years old and oral contraceptive acceptors that qualify inclussion criteria and not eligible exclussion criteria. The data was collected primarily using questionnaires. Physical examinations were done through observation with a photo of the respondents. Data analysis using the Chi Square test with a significance value p <0,05.Results : Based on the results of this study, the significance of 0.017 less than 0.05 which indicates a relationship between variables duration of contraceptive pills use and melasma. Conclusions : This study shows a association between duration of contraceptive pills use and melasmaKeywords : melasma, contraceptive pills.

Improvement of sensory characteristics of Barangan banana (Musa acuminata Linn.) slices as a stirred yogurt topping

“…A similar result was also shown by previous research on the addition of Ambon banana (Musa paradisiaca) extract in the yogurt production [19]. This suggests that the browning reaction still occurs during banana processing, where the browning enzymes can still interact with the substrate in the form of amino acids tyrosine and phenolic components so that they can be oxidized and cause an increasingly concentrated banana color change [20]. Further research on the preferred organoleptic characteristics of yogurt with sliced bananas topping needs to be conducted.…”