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Wu MX, Antony R, Mayrovitz HN. Melasma: A Condition of Asian Skin. Cureus. 2021;13(4):e14398doi: 10.7759/cureus.14398.
Wu, M. X., Antony, R., & Mayrovitz, H. N. (2021). Melasma: A Condition of Asian Skin. Cureus, 13(4), e14398. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.14398
Wu, Michelle X, et al. "Melasma: A Condition of Asian Skin." Cureus vol. 13,4 (2021): e14398. doi: https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.14398
Wu MX, Antony R, Mayrovitz HN. Melasma: A Condition of Asian Skin. Cureus. 2021 Apr 10;13(4):e14398. doi: 10.7759/cureus.14398. PMID: 33987053; PMCID: PMC8110291.
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Cureus. 2021 Apr 10;13(4):e14398. doi: 10.7759/cureus.14398.

Melasma: A Condition of Asian Skin.

Cureus

Michelle X Wu, Ruth Antony, Harvey N Mayrovitz

Affiliations

  1. Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Davie, USA.
  2. Medical Education, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Davie, USA.

PMID: 33987053 PMCID: PMC8110291 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.14398

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.

Copyright © 2021, Wu et al.

Keywords: asian skin conditions; complications; melasma; pathophysiology; prevention; risk factors; treatments

Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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