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Nisal Punchihewa1, Bianca Sanabria2,3, Tasneem F Mohammad4
1Skin Health Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|June 13, 2025
Abstract:
Melasma, a challenging pigmentary disorder affecting the face, often poses diagnostic difficulties due to its similarity to numerous other conditions. This study aimed to introduce and evaluate a novel dermoscopic feature, pigmented rings with central clearing (PRCC), in aiding the diagnosis of melasma and distinguishing it from similar conditions.
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