Melasma: A Monograph - Softcover

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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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