Lasers in Melasma: A Review with Consensus Recommendations by Indian Pigmentary Expert Group

Lasers have come up as the newest therapeutic modality in dermatological conditions including melasma. In this article, as a group of experts from Pigmentary Disorders Society in collaboration with South Asian Pigmentary Disorders Forum (SPF), we have tried to discuss the lasers which have been used...

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Autores principales: Sarkar, Rashmi, Aurangabadkar, Sanjeev, Salim, T, Das, Anupam, Shah, Swapnil, Majid, Imran, Singh, Mohan, Ravichandran, G, Godse, Kiran, Arsiwala, Shehnaz, Arya, Latika, Gokhale, Narendra, Sarma, Nilendu, Torsekar, R G, Sonthalia, Sidharth, Somani, V K
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2017
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IJD® Symposium
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5724305/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29263531
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ijd.IJD_488_17
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Sumario:Lasers have come up as the newest therapeutic modality in dermatological conditions including melasma. In this article, as a group of experts from Pigmentary Disorders Society in collaboration with South Asian Pigmentary Disorders Forum (SPF), we have tried to discuss the lasers which have been used in melasma and formulate simple consensus guidelines. Following thorough literature search, we have summarised the rationale of using the lasers and the supporting evidences have also been provided. It is clear that laser cannot be the first line treatment for melasma. However, it can be used as an adjuvant therapy in resistant cases, provided the selection of patient and counselling has been done properly.

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