Overview

Melasma is a very common patchy brown, tan, or blue-grey facial skin discoloration, almost entirely seen in women in the reproductive years (MedicineNet.com). This new edition provides dermatologists with the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of melasma. The book begins with discussion on epidemiology and aetiological factors, aetiopathogenesis, clinical features and classification, and investigation techniques, including dermoscopy. The following chapters cover different treatment methods such as hydroquinone-based therapies, oral agents, chemical peels, lasers, and more. The third edition has been fully revised and features a new chapter on post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The book is highly illustrated with clinical photographs, tables and references, and includes an appendix providing a treatment algorithm. Key points Fully revised, new edition providing latest advances in diagnosis and treatment of melasma Third edition features a new chapter on post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation Includes appendix with melasma treatment algorithm Previous edition (9789352703517) published in 2018

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Author:   Rashmi Sarkar
Publisher:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Imprint:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Edition:   4th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.90cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 24.10cm
Weight:   0.350kg
ISBN:  

9789356968752

ISBN 10:   9356968756
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   21 February 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Epidemiology and Global Distribution of Melasma 2. Etiological Factors and Triggering Factors 3. Etiopathogenesis of Melasma 4. Clinical Features and Classification of Melasma, Wood's Lamp, and Melasma Area Severity Index Score 5. Investigation in Melasma: Histopathology, and In Vivo Reflection Confocal Microscopy in Melasma 6. Investigation in Melasma: Dermoscopy in Melasma 7. Photoprotection for Melasma 8. Hydroquinone-based Therapies for Melasma 9. Nonhydroquinone-based Therapies for Melasma 10. Oral Agents in the Treatment of Melasma 11. Chemical Peels for the Treatment of Melasma 12. Lasers in Melasma 13. Melasma and Quality of Life 14. Melasma in Men 15. Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation 16. Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy, Microneedling, and Mesotherapy for the Treatment of Melasma 17. Treatment of Melasma: Current Understanding and Future Trends 18. Blue Light in Melasma

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Rashmi Sarkar MBBS MD FAMS IFAAD Director Professor, Department of Dermatology, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated KSCH and SSK Hospital, New Delhi, India

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