Melasma: A clinico-epidemiological study of 312 cases

Background: Melasma is an acquired increased pigmentation of the skin, characterized by gray-brown symmetrical patches, mostly in the sun-exposed areas of the skin. The pathogenesis is unknown, but genetic or hormonal influences with UV radiation are important. Aims: Our present research aims to stu...

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Main Authors: Arun Achar, Sanjay K Rathi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2011;volume=56;issue=4;spage=380;epage=382;aulast=Achar