Objectives: The objectives of this lecture are to review the pathophysiology and diagnosis of melasma. I will discuss the melanin biosynthetic and melanosome distribution pathways, the risk factors for melasma, and clinical features of melasma. I will also discuss different modalities to diagnose and monitor melasma including clinical examination, wood's lamp examination, and confocal microscopy.
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Disclosures
Did you receive any funding to support your research for this TOPIC?
No
Were you provided with any honoraria, payment or other compensation for your work on this study?
No
Do you have any financial relationship with any entity which may closely compete with the medications, materials or instruments covered by your study?
No
Do you own or have you applied for any patents in conjunction with the instruments, medications or materials discussed in your study?
No
This work was not supported by any direct or non direct funding. It is under the author's own responsability