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    Glossary Melasma

    common skin condition causing dark facial patches

    Melasma, also known as chloasma or the "mask of pregnancy," is a common skin condition characterized by dark, discolored patches on the face, particularly on the cheeks, forehead, nose, and upper lip. It is often triggered by hormonal changes, such as those occurring during pregnancy or from the use of oral contraceptives, and can be exacerbated by sun exposure. While it is more prevalent in women, men can also be affected. Treatment typically involves sun protection, topical depigmenting agents, and sometimes procedures like chemical peels or laser therapy.

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    1. Melasma, a photoaging disorder Pigment cell & melanoma research · 2017 · 144 citations
    2. Successful treatment of melasma using a combination of microdermabrasion and Q‐switched Nd:YAG lasers Lasers in surgery and medicine · 2012 · 68 citations
    3. Low‐fluence Q‐switched Nd: YAG 1064‐nm laser and intense pulsed light for the treatment of melasma 2014 · 54 citations
    4. Treatment of melasma by low-fluence 1064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser Journal of dermatological treatment · 2012 · 53 citations
    5. The first clinical experience on efficacy of topical flutamide on melasma compared with topical hydroquinone: a randomized clinical trial Drug Design Development and Therapy · 2015 · 38 citations
    6. Efficacy and Safety of an Oral Nutritional (Dietary) Supplement Containing Pinus pinaster Bark Extract and Grape Seed Extract in Combination with a High SPF Sunscreen in the Treatment of Mild-to-Moderate Melasma: A Prospective Clinical Study Cosmetics · 2019 · 12 citations
    7. Platelet‐rich plasma is a promising therapy for melasma Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2021 · 11 citations
    8. The association between melasma and iron profile: a case-control study Russian Open Medical Journal · 2020 · 11 citations
    9. Topical and Systemic Therapies in Melasma: A Systematic Review Indian Dermatology Online Journal · 2023 · 10 citations
    10. Update on Melasma—Part I: Pathogenesis Dermatology and Therapy · 2022 · 10 citations
    11. Melasma and other skin manifestations or oral contraceptives. PubMed · 1967 · 10 citations
    12. Finasteride associated melasma in a Caucasian male. PubMed · 2014 · 6 citations
    13. Platelet-Rich Plasma in Melasma—A Systematic Review Dermatologic Surgery · 2021 · 5 citations
    14. Efficacy and safety of metformin for melasma treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis Frontiers in Pharmacology · 2023 · 4 citations
    15. Melasma in a transgender woman American journal of otolaryngology · 2018 · 4 citations
    16. Efficacy and Safety of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Melasma: A Systematic Review Cureus · 2024 · 3 citations
    17. Intradermal platelet-rich plasma for the treatment of melasma: A clinical and dermoscopic evaluation in dark skin Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery · 2023 · 3 citations
    18. Unmasking Melasma: Confronting the Treatment Challenges Cosmetics · 2024 · 1 citations
    19. Melasma and Endocrine Disorders Journal of Pigmentary Disorders · 2015 · 1 citations
    20. Melasma in Men Journal of Pigmentary Disorders · 2015 · 1 citations
    21. Successful management of chronic facial melasma with constitutional homeopathic treatment at Dr. Batra's® Homeopathy Clinic: A case report International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences · 2026
    22. Drug-Induced Melasma in Patients on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: A Case Report Case Reports in Dermatology · 2026
    23. Supplementary Material for: Drug-Induced Melasma in Patients on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: A Case Report Figshare · 2026
    24. Supplementary Material for: Drug-Induced Melasma in Patients on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: A Case Report Figshare · 2026
    25. The role of microneedling in treatment of melasma International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences · 2025
    26. Pigmented Rings With Central Clearing: A Dermoscopic Feature of Melasma Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2025
    27. 10. EVALUATION OF THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY FOR THE COMBINATION USE OF ORAL AND TOPICAL TRANEXAMIC ACID IN THE TREATMENT OF MELASMA AT HO CHI MINH CITY DERMATOLOGY HOSPITAL Tạp chí Y học Cộng đồng · 2024
    28. An Open-Label Comparative Study on the Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy with Hydroquinone 4% Versus Hydroquinone 4% Alone in Melasma Dermatology Review · 2024
    29. The Correlation Between Melasma and ABO Blood Type Medical records-international medical journal · 2023
    30. Treatment with injectable platelet-rich fibrin in a rat model of melasma 2023