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2015•IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental DermatologyRequires access

A Study of Various Etiological Factors in the Causation of Melasma

Krishnendra Verma, Kiran Kumre, Harsh Sharma, Ujwal Singh

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Background: Melasma is an acquired pigmentary disorder characterized by symmetrical hyper pigmented macules on the face. Aim: To study the role of various etiological factors in the causation of melasma in female patients. Objectives: To find out the etiological factors of melasma in female patients attending Dermatology OPD of C.R.G.H. within 1 year by interviewing them. Patients & Methods: Sixty -six female patients suffering from melasma, between the ages of 15-45 years, were enrolled in the study and detailed history of each patient was taken. Results: Etiological factors like sun exposure, pregnancy, contraceptive use, familial tendency, cosmetic use, stress and emotional factors play an important role in the development of melasma. Key Words: Melasma, chloasma, melanosomes, OCPs

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Background: Melasma is an acquired pigmentary disorder characterized by symmetrical hyper pigmented macules on the face. Aim: To study the role of various etiological factors in the causation of melasma in female patients. Objectives: To find out the etiological factors of melasma in female patients attending Dermatology OPD of C.R.G.H. within 1 year by interviewing them. Patients & Methods: Sixty -six female patients suffering from melasma, between the ages of 15-45 years, were enrolled in the study and detailed history of each patient was taken. Results: Etiological factors like sun exposure, pregnancy, contraceptive use, familial tendency, cosmetic use, stress and emotional factors play an important role in the development of melasma. Key Words: Melasma, chloasma, melanosomes, OCPs

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Background: Melasma is an acquired pigmentary disorder characterized by symmetrical hyper pigmented macules on the face. Aim: To study the role of various etiological factors in the causation of melasma in female patients. Objectives: To find out the etiological factors of melasma in female patients attending Dermatology OPD of C.R.G.H. within 1 year by interviewing them. Patients & Methods: Sixty -six female patients suffering from melasma, between the ages of 15-45 years, were enrolled in the study and detailed history of each patient was taken. Results: Etiological factors like sun exposure, pregnancy, contraceptive use, familial tendency, cosmetic use, stress and emotional factors play an important role in the development of melasma. Key Words: Melasma, chloasma, melanosomes, OCPs

Key concepts: Melasma, Etiology, Dermatology, Medicine, Psychiatry

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