What is it about?
Various topical therapies enable improvement in melasma. Sunscreens, antioxidants,lightening agents and anti-inflammatory agents form cornerstone for management.A detailed review of these agents and their mode of action is available here
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Why is it important?
Patients with melasma need a comprehensive dermatology guidance and strict adherence to treatment protocol as well as sun protection including visible light protection to achieve improvement and thereafter maintenance.
Perspectives
Melasma needs dermatology attention, improvement is possible with rotational therapies and interventions. Maintenance is equally important. Sun protection is a rule.a consensus review article from various Indian experts highlights this
Mrs Shehnaz Zulfikar ARSIWALA
Saifee Hospital
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This page is a summary of: Chemical peels in melasma: A review with consensus recommendations by Indian pigmentary expert group, Indian Journal of Dermatology, January 2017, Medknow,
DOI: 10.4103/ijd.ijd_490_17.
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