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A review of melasma treatment focusing on laser and light devices.
Li, Janet Y; Geddes, Elizabeth Rc; Robinson, Deanne M; Friedman, Paul M.
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  • Li JY; Department of Dermatology, University of Texas, McGovern School of Medicine and MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.
  • Geddes ER; Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center, Houston, Texas, USA.
  • Robinson DM; Connecticut Dermatology Group, Norwalk, Connecticut, USA.
  • Friedman PM; Department of Dermatology, Yale University, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
Semin Cutan Med Surg ; 35(4): 223-232, 2016 Dec.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27918005
Melasma is a pigmentary disorder of unclear etiology with numerous treatment options and high recurrence rates. Laser and light therapies may be utilized cautiously as second- or third-line options for recalcitrant melasma, but low-energy settings are preferred due to the risk of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and melasma stimulation. Commonly used lasers include the low-fluence 1064-nm Q-switched neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser, nonablative fractionated lasers, and intense pulsed light. Strict sun protection, concomitant use of bleaching agents, and maintenance treatments are necessary. A variety of other treatments that may also help to improve results are now being more widely adopted, including oral tranexamic acid, pulsed dye laser, antioxidants, and laser-assisted drug delivery.
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Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Fototerapia / Terapia a Laser / Melanose Limite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Semin Cutan Med Surg Assunto da revista: DERMATOLOGIA Ano de publicação: 2016 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Estados Unidos

Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Fototerapia / Terapia a Laser / Melanose Limite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Semin Cutan Med Surg Assunto da revista: DERMATOLOGIA Ano de publicação: 2016 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Estados Unidos