CLINICAL AND EPIDEMIOLOGIC FEATURES OF MELASMA: A MULTICENTRIC CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Keywords:
Melasma, Epidemiology, HyperpigmentationAbstract
Background: Melasma is a common acquired hyperpigmentation disorder with multifactorialetiology, primarily affecting women of reproductive age. It causes significant cosmetic concernand psychological distress. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and epidemiologic featuresof melasma in a multicentric Indian population.
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2025-07-16
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Dr. Nakka Vidyavathi, Dr. Mohd Imran Kazmi. (2025). CLINICAL AND EPIDEMIOLOGIC FEATURES OF MELASMA: A MULTICENTRIC CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY. International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 13(2), 167–173. Retrieved from https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/711
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