The emerging role of visible light in melanocyte biology and skin pigmentary disorders: friend or foe?
X He, S Jin, X Dai, L Chen, L Xiang… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Electromagnetic radiation, notably visible light (VL), has complicated effects on human skin,
particularly pigmentation, which have been largely overlooked. In this review, we discuss the …
particularly pigmentation, which have been largely overlooked. In this review, we discuss the …
Photobiomodulation for melasma treatment: integrative review and state of the art
TR Galache, MM Sena, JAF Tassinary… - Photodermatology …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose Photobiomodulation therapy (PBM) is a versatile technique for treating skin
diseases. Melasma, a chronic hyperpigmentation condition, has recently been associated …
diseases. Melasma, a chronic hyperpigmentation condition, has recently been associated …
Prospective randomized controlled trial comparing treatment efficacy and tolerance of picosecond alexandrite laser with a diffractive lens array and triple combination …
Background Recent evidence suggests melasma to be a photoaging disorder. Triple
combination creams (TCC: fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%, hydroquinone 4% and tretinoin …
combination creams (TCC: fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%, hydroquinone 4% and tretinoin …
Treatment of melasma on darker skin types: a scoping review
Melasma is a challenging chronic skin condition associated with hyperpigmentation and
unknown aetiology. This scoping review maps evidence of available treatments and their …
unknown aetiology. This scoping review maps evidence of available treatments and their …
Melasma in people with darker skin types: a scoping review protocol on prevalence, treatment options for melasma and impact on quality of life
Background Melasma is one of the most encountered dermatoses in dermatology and skin
care clinics. It is a challenging chronic, recurrent condition associated with …
care clinics. It is a challenging chronic, recurrent condition associated with …
The Effect of melasma on the quality of life in people with darker skin types living in Durban, South Africa
Melasma is a common skin disorder of acquired hyperpigmentation that appears commonly
on the face. Although asymptomatic, melasma causes psychosocial and emotional distress …
on the face. Although asymptomatic, melasma causes psychosocial and emotional distress …
An Investigation into the Acute and Subacute Toxicity of Extracts of Cassipourea flanaganii Stem Bark In Vivo
The conventional use of medicinal plants is in part based on the widespread belief that plant
crude extracts are non-toxic. In South Africa, traditional preparations of Cassipourea …
crude extracts are non-toxic. In South Africa, traditional preparations of Cassipourea …
An Update on New and Existing Treatments for the Management of Melasma
C Gan, M Rodrigues - American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2024 - Springer
Melasma is a chronic, acquired disorder of focal hypermelanosis that carries significant
psychosocial impact and is challenging for both the patient and the treating practitioner to …
psychosocial impact and is challenging for both the patient and the treating practitioner to …
Mechanisms of Selected Cassipourea Metabolites for Melasma Treatment: Network Pharmacology and Molecular Dynamics Study
Background Melasma is a common dyschromia, mainly found in women with darker skin
types. Although asymptomatic, melasma significantly impacts patients' quality of life. Due to …
types. Although asymptomatic, melasma significantly impacts patients' quality of life. Due to …
Interaction of Solar Radiation with the Human Skin
R Rajan - Sunscreens for Skin of Color, 2024 - Springer
The solar radiation has multiple sub-components of which the ultraviolet radiation is the
most potent and well-studied to cause cutaneous photocarcinogenesis. For a very long time …
most potent and well-studied to cause cutaneous photocarcinogenesis. For a very long time …