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Melasma’s Impact on Quality of Life
Abstract:
Melasma is a commonly acquired condition that mostly affects women with Fitzpatrick skin types III-VI with prominent brown pigmentation with or without an underlying erythema. Despite multiple treatment options, melasma can be challenging given its chronic and relapsing nature. The objective of this article is to review the quality of life impact of melasma and offer suggestions for enhancing the melasma specific quality of life scale. J Drugs Dermatol. 2020;19(2)184-187. doi:10.36849/JDD.2020.4663
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