All organisms, from simple invertebrates to complex human beings, exist in different colors
and patterns, which arise from the unique distribution of pigments throughout the body …

Background Cutaneous melanoma is one of the most serious skin cancers. It is caused by
neural crest-derived melanocytes-pigmented cells normally present in the epidermis and …

Provide the best care possible with expert insight and clinically relevant coverage of the
physiologic changes that occur throughout all major periods of the perinatal experience …

Methods Study Design—The 2 pivotal trials used similar multicenter, randomized,
investigator-blind, activecontrol, parallel-group protocols. Thirteen centers were involved in …

Background Melasma is an acquired, chronic hypermelanosis for which therapy remains a
challenge. Objectives To compare the efficacy and safety of a triple combination [TC …

Background Chloasma, or melasma, is a pigmentary disorder that can affect between 50%
and 70% of pregnant women. During pregnancy, chloasma does not require any particular …

Selection should favor mating preferences that increase the chooser's reproductive success.
Many previous studies have shown that the women men find most attractive in well …

Background and Objectives Melasma is a common acquired, chronic hypermelanosis and
still remains a therapeutic challenge. The low‐fluence 1 064 nm Q‐switched Nd: YAG laser …

Pregnancy affects all organ systems in the body, including the skin. Some skin changes are
physiological, whereas others such as the dermatoses of pregnancy are pathological …

Skin cancer rates continue to increase despite the improved use of traditional sunscreens to
minimize damage from ultraviolet radiation. The public perception of tanned skin as being …