ReviewCureus2021
Melasma: A Condition of Asian Skin.
Review in Cureus, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.
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Who cites it
9 citing papers in PubMed.
- Safety and efficacy of niosomal and conventional tranexamic acid/niacinamide vs. hydroquinone creams in melasma: A randomized, double-blind, case-controlled clinical trial.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Beyond the boundaries of pigmentation and inflammation: understanding the mechanistic basis of melasma-rosacea comorbidity.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding melasma among female patients.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Efficacy of Subdermal Poly-d,l-Lactic Acid Injections for the Treatment of Melasma.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
- Review
- Characterizing differences in outpatient dermatologic care utilization among disaggregated Asian American subgroups.Archives of dermatological research · 2024Article
- Different therapeutic approaches in melasma: advances and limitations.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2024Review
- Prevention of Melasma During Pregnancy: Risk Factors and Photoprotection-Focused Strategies.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2024Review
- Association of testosterone level with melasma in men: a case-control study in Indonesia.The Pan African medical journal · 2022Article
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
3 authors.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
Melasma is a benign yet psychologically debilitating skin condition that is prevalent among women of darker phenotypes, and particularly in Asian women. This potentially preventable condition can lead to skin discoloration that is hard to treat and can frequently recur. This review aims to (1) highlight the pathophysiology of melasma, (2) describe its important risk factors, and (3) identify prevention methods, available treatment options, and potential complications of melasma. By raising awareness of this condition, we hope that physicians and patients will be able to be better informed to discuss screening options and to avoid preventable risk factors, especially in patients who are predisposed to the disease.
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