2015
DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20152771
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Abstract: BACKGROUNDMelasma is a chronic, acquired hyperpigmentation disease on sun-exposed areas of the skin, which affects patients' quality of life.OBJECTIVETo assess the impact on the quality of life of women living in Florianópolis, Brazil, through questionnaire (MelasQol), and investigate the clinical aspects and risk factors for melasma, correlating them with the MelasQol scores.METHODSThis study was performed on 51 melasma patients cared for at the University Hospital of the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarin… Show more

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“…Exposure to sunlight, family history, and hormonal alterations are the main triggering factors (3). Although it is an aesthetical asymptomatic disorder, melasma can cause significant psychosocial discomfort, impairing quality of life and leading to high therapeutic demand (4). Diverse treatment options are available, including topical and oral agents, chemical peelings and laser administration.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Exposure to sunlight, family history, and hormonal alterations are the main triggering factors (3). Although it is an aesthetical asymptomatic disorder, melasma can cause significant psychosocial discomfort, impairing quality of life and leading to high therapeutic demand (4). Diverse treatment options are available, including topical and oral agents, chemical peelings and laser administration.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A exposição ao sol, o histórico familiar e as alterações hormonais são os principais fatores desencadeantes (3). Embora seja um distúrbio estético assintomático, o melasma pode causar desconforto psicossocial significativo, prejudicando a qualidade de vida e levando à alta demanda terapêutica (4). Diversas opções de tratamento estão disponíveis, incluindo agentes tópicos e orais, peelings químicos e laser.…”
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“…Although hyperpigmentation is typically not harmful, it can cause deleterious emotional and psychological impact on the health-related quality of life of affected individuals [4,5]. Special considerations when evaluating individuals with skin of color with facial hyperpigmentation can improve both cutaneous disease and quality of life.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Assim, o melasma representa uma dermatose que apesar de ser assintomática, apresenta característica estética negativa associada a um acometimento na qualidade de vida, principalmente no âmbito psicossocial (CESTARI et al, 2006;IKINO et al 2015).…”
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“…Entre as principais alterações pigmentares, o melasma é uma hiperpigmentação adquirida das mais comuns que afetam a face, com potencial para causar grande desconforto psicológico e impactar adversamente a qualidade de vida dos afetados (IKINO et al, 2015).…”
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