Melasma: Updates and perspectives

Soon‐Hyo Kwon; Jung‐Im Na; Ji‐Young Choi; Kyoung‐Chan Park

doi:10.1111/exd.13844

journal article Dec 21, 2018

Melasma: Updates and perspectives

Soon‐Hyo Kwon

Jung‐Im Na

Ji‐Young Choi

Kyoung‐Chan Park

Experimental Dermatology Vol. 28 No. 6 pp. 704-708 · Wiley

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Abstract

AbstractManagement of melasma is highly challenging due to inconsistent treatment results and frequent relapses. However, recent studies revealed that melasma may not only be a disease of melanocytes, but also a photoaging skin disorder. Herein, we attempt to validate that melasma is indeed a photoaging disorder by presenting the histopathologic findings of melasma: solar elastosis, altered basement membrane, increased vascularization and increased mast cell count. We also provide some therapeutic implications based on these findings and a discussion on the latest updates and perspectives regarding treatment.

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Published: Dec 21, 2018
Vol/Issue: 28(6)
Pages: 704-708
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Authors

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Soon‐Hyo Kwon

College of Medicine Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Seoul National University Gyeonggi Korea

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Jung‐Im Na

College of Medicine Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Seoul National University Gyeonggi Korea

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Ji‐Young Choi

College of Medicine Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Seoul National University Gyeonggi Korea

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Kyoung‐Chan Park

College of Medicine Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Seoul National University Gyeonggi Korea

Funding

Ministry of Health & Welfare, Korea Award: HN14C0094

Korean Health Technology R&D project

Cite This Article

Soon‐Hyo Kwon, Jung‐Im Na, Ji‐Young Choi, et al. (2018). Melasma: Updates and perspectives. Experimental Dermatology, 28(6), 704-708. https://doi.org/10.1111/exd.13844

Melasma: Updates and perspectives

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