Exploring the profound effects of melasma on the quality of life of patients in  the Dermatologic Landscape of Islamabad

Dr Ahsan Hayat, Syeda Midhat Fatima, Dr Aamna Batool Khan, Dr Kiren Shaheryar, Dr  Mahwish Ahmed

doi:10.55529/ijprt.1395

Exploring the profound effects of melasma on the quality of life of patients in the Dermatologic Landscape of Islamabad

Authors

Dr Ahsan Hayat, Syeda Midhat Fatima, Dr Aamna Batool Khan, Dr Kiren Shaheryar, Dr Mahwish Ahmed

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55529/ijprt.1395

Keywords:

Melasma, Quality of Life, Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), Modified Melasma Area and Severity Index (MASI), Pigmentary Disorders

Abstract

Background: Melasma is a chronic pigmentarydisorder characterized by irregular brownish macules primarily affecting sun-exposed facialareas. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate theeffect of melasma on the quality of life(QoL)among patients in Islamabad

References

Melasma [Internet]. Australian Journal of General Practice. 2022. Available from: https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2021/december/ melasma

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Published

2025-12-31

How to Cite

Dr Ahsan Hayat, Syeda Midhat Fatima, Dr Aamna Batool Khan, Dr Kiren Shaheryar, Dr Mahwish Ahmed. (2025). Exploring the profound effects of melasma on the quality of life of patients in the Dermatologic Landscape of Islamabad. International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 15(2), 4216–4223. https://doi.org/10.55529/ijprt.1395