The effect of melasma on self-esteem: A pilot study

Autor: J. Jiang, O. Akinseye, A. Tovar-Garza, MD, A.G. Pandya, MD
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: International Journal of Women's Dermatology, Vol 4, Iss 1, Pp 38-42 (2018)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2352-6475
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijwd.2017.11.003
Popis: Melasma is a common disorder of hyperpigmentation characterized by tan or brown macules and patches affecting sun-exposed areas, particularly the face. Melasma has been shown to have a significant impact on the quality of life and self-esteem of those affected. We interviewed six patients who were diagnosed with moderate-to-severe melasma with regard to the effect of their disorder on their self-esteem. All patients reported a significant negative effect on their quality of life and self-esteem. With successful therapy using a triple combination of cream and oral tranexamic acid to treat their melasma, all reported a marked improvement in self-esteem. Physicians who treat patients with melasma should be aware of its profound psychosocial effects and the improvement that successful melasma treatment can have on self-esteem. Keywords: melasma, self-esteem, quality of life, qualitative, pigmentation
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