The association between melasma and iron profile: a case-control study

Background — Melasma is a chronic acquired localized hypermelanosis, causing aesthetic problem for women and impairing their quality of life. Evidence has suggested that hyperpigmentation can occur as a result of iron deficiency anemia and vitamin B12 deficiency. Aim — We aimed to evaluate the seru...

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Main Authors: Azadeh Goodarzi, Elham Behrangi, Afsaneh Sadeghzadeh-Bazargan, Masoumeh Roohaninasab, Fatemeh Sadat Hosseini-Baharanchi, Mahsa Shemshadi, Elham Vafaei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Limited liability company «Science and Innovations» (Saratov) 2020-06-01
Series:Russian Open Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.romj.org/node/321