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The Management of Melasma on Skin Types V and VI Using Light Emitting Diode Treatment
Nomakhosi Mpofana1, Heidi Abrahamse2
11 Wellness Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology , Zonnebloem, South Africa .
Objective:
This study investigated light emitting diode (LED) treatment for patients with melasma on darker skin types.
Background:
Melasma is a common disfiguring skin condition in women which is difficult to treat and is refractory. The cause of melasma remains unclear.
Methods:
In this study, 60 female participants aged between 25 and 60 years, who presented with melasma, were enrolled (n = 39.85). They were purposely assigned to two groups according to their skin types. Both groups received a total of 36 LED light treatments over a period of 9 months.
Results:
Both subjective and objective results indicated a significant improvement of melasma. Statistical analyses revealed significant improvements in both groups.
Conclusions:
The results of this study suggest that LED is effective in managing melasma. These results will provide a basis for future therapeutic use of phototherapy to improve melasma.
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