Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2009
Background It has been generally believed that the four main causes of melasma are pregnancy, hor... more Background It has been generally believed that the four main causes of melasma are pregnancy, hormonal contraception, family history and sun exposure; however, there are few published comprehensive studies that confirm these assertions. The Pigmentary Disorders Academy -an international group of experts in pigmentary disordersdesigned and conducted a global survey of women to investigate the effect of these factors on onset and chronicity of melasma and the course of the disease in order to gain a better understanding of the causative factors associated with this disorder, with a particular focus on hormonal factors and UV exposure in females. Methods A 40-item largely self-administered questionnaire was completed by 324 women being treated for melasma in nine clinics worldwide.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2009
Background It has been generally believed that the four main causes of melasma are pregnancy, hor... more Background It has been generally believed that the four main causes of melasma are pregnancy, hormonal contraception, family history and sun exposure; however, there are few published comprehensive studies that confirm these assertions. The Pigmentary Disorders Academy -an international group of experts in pigmentary disordersdesigned and conducted a global survey of women to investigate the effect of these factors on onset and chronicity of melasma and the course of the disease in order to gain a better understanding of the causative factors associated with this disorder, with a particular focus on hormonal factors and UV exposure in females. Methods A 40-item largely self-administered questionnaire was completed by 324 women being treated for melasma in nine clinics worldwide.
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