Evidence-Based Treatment for Melasma: Expert Opinion and a Review

2014114 citationsReviewgold Open Access

Authors

Krupa Shankar · Manipal Hospital

Kiran Godse

Sanjeev Aurangabadkar

Ganesh Kadhe · Wockhardt (United States)

Pashmina Ahirrao

Abstract

The key therapy recommended is fluorinated steroid containing 2-4% HQ-based triple combination for first line, with additional selective peels if required in second line. Lasers are a last resort.

Topics & Keywords

Dermatologic Treatments and Research melanin and skin pigmentation Skin Protection and Aging

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Dermatology and Therapy

Volume 4, Issue 2, pp. 165-186

DOI: 10.1007/s13555-014-0064-z

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