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Melasma. Etiologic and therapeutic considerations

Archives of Dermatology · 1995 · Vol. 131(12) · pp. 1453–1457
Pearl Grimes

Abstract

In the hierarchy of therapies for melasma, the treating physician must consider the devastating psychosocial impact of pigmentary imperfections within the realm of the benefits and risks associated with each treatment.

Dermatologic Treatments and Researchmelanin and skin pigmentationSkin Protection and AgingMelasmaMedicineDermatologyHydroquinonePhototoxicityPharmacology

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Administration, CutaneousChemexfoliationDermatologic AgentsDicarboxylic AcidsFemaleHumansHydroquinonesKeratolytic AgentsMaleMelanosisPregnancyTretinoinUnited StatesUnited States Food and Drug AdministrationLaser Therapy
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