Update on Melasma—Part I: Pathogenesis
July 2022
in “
Dermatology and Therapy
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Studysummary This review discusses the pathogenesis of melasma, including genetic, environmental, and hormonal factors, and highlights potential avenues for new treatments and preventive strategies, but reports no new experimental findings.
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