Abstract
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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 38-42 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | International Journal of Women's Dermatology |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2018 |
Keywords
- melasma
- pigmentation
- qualitative
- quality of life
- self-esteem
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology