Melasma: Current and future treatments

Enzo Berardesca; Marco Ardigò; Marta Berardesca; Norma Cameli

doi:10.1586/17469872.3.2.187

Melasma: Current and future treatments

Enzo Berardesca, Marco Ardigò, Marta Berardesca, Norma Cameli

Istituto S. Maria e S. Gallicano

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Abstract

Melasma is a common pigment disorder that has various causes and its appropriate management is linked to correct-assessment and quantification. Several active compounds and treatments can be used based on different mechanisms of action, ranging from inhibition of melanogenesis to physical removal of melanin within the epidermis. This article will review the benefits and side effects of the main active and combination compounds used currently in the management of disorders of hyperpigmentation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	187-193
Number of pages	7
Journal	Expert Review of Dermatology
Volume	3
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1586/17469872.3.2.187
Publication status	Published - Apr 2008

Keywords

Chemical peel
Glycolic acid
Hydroquinone
Hyperpigmentation
Laser
Melanogenesis
Melasma
Retinoid
Treatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Dermatology

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