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Melasma: histopathological characteristics in 56 Korean patients
British Journal of Dermatology · 2002 · Vol. 146(2) · pp. 228–237
Won-Ho Kang✉Kun‐Ho YoonEun‐So LeeJi Hoon KimK.B. LeeHyeon Woo YimSeonghyang Sohn(Ajou University)Sin‐Hyeog Im
Abstract
Melasma is characterized by epidermal hyperpigmentation, possibly caused both by an increased number of melanocytes and by an increased activity of melanogenic enzymes overlying dermal changes caused by solar radiation.
melanin and skin pigmentationDermatologic Treatments and ResearchSkin Protection and AgingMelasmaMelaninMelanosomeHyperpigmentationPathologyMasson's trichrome stainTyrosinaseMelanosisDermatologyEpidermis (zoology)
MeSH terms
AdultFacial DermatosesFemaleHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedImmunoenzyme TechniquesKoreaMelaninsMelanocytesMelanosisSkinKeratinocytesMelanosomes
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