Reliability assessment and validation of the Melasma Area and Severity Index (MASI) and a new modified MASI scoring method

Pandya, Amit G.; Hynan, Linda S.; Bhore, Rafia; Riley, Fransell Copeland; Guevara, Ian L.; Grimes, Pearl E.; Nordlund, James J.; Rendon, Marta; Taylor, Susan C.; Gottschalk, Ronald W; Agim, Nnenna G.; Ortonne, Jean Paul

doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2009.10.051

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“…In addition, mexameter Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy 6 score and patient's global assessments (PGA). The PSI score was based on three parameters, namely, the extent, darkness, and density of the pigmented lesions (12). Only a confined portion of one cheek was counted.…”

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A prospective, split-face, double-blinded, randomized study of the efficacy and safety of a fractional 1064-nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser for photoaging-associated mottled pigmentation in Asian skin

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Lee

et al. 2016

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy

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A prospective, split-face, double-blinded, randomized study of the efficacy and safety of a fractional 1064-nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser for photoaging-associated mottled pigmentation in Asian skin

Won

Lee

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Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy

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“…In addition to β-carotene or lycopene, earlier carotenoids, are also found in various fruit and vegetables. They exhibit absorption at wavelengths of UVB and UVA range, respectively and protect against UV-light-induced photo-damage [21,22].…”

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Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial to Evaluate of the Effectiveness of a Dietary Supplement Rich in Carotenoids as Adjunct to Topical Lightening Cream for the Treatment of Melasma: A Pilot Study

Gan¹

2015

Pigmentary Disorders

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“…As mentioned in the guidelines for clinical trials on melasma [6], a blinded dermatologist quantified the melasma area and severity index (MASI) [7]. As objective evaluation techniques, SCTS score [8] and area score were assessed in this study.…”

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Whitening Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid Cataplasm on Melasma in Chinese Women

Lu¹,

Li-li²,

Xu³

et al. 2017

Integr Med Int

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Background/Aims: Oral tranexamic acid (TXA) has been reported to be effective for treating melasma. However, the effect of topical TXA on melasma remains controversial. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of topical TXA cataplasm on melasma. Methods: Eighty-four patients with melasma were randomly assigned to a treatment group or a separate control group. They were instructed to apply 2 pieces of cataplasm with or without TXA. The melasma area severity index (MASI), skin color tone scale (SCTS), and area score were evaluated by dermatologists blinded to the treatment. Results: A significant decrease in the MASI and SCTS was observed on either or both sides of the face by the end of 8 weeks compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The area score was also significantly reduced on both tested sides compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Based on these results, we believe that localized cataplasm of TXA may be used as a potentially new, effective, and safe therapeutic modality for treating melasma.

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Reliability assessment and validation of the Melasma Area and Severity Index (MASI) and a new modified MASI scoring method

Cited by 220 publications

References 11 publications

A prospective, split-face, double-blinded, randomized study of the efficacy and safety of a fractional 1064-nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser for photoaging-associated mottled pigmentation in Asian skin

A prospective, split-face, double-blinded, randomized study of the efficacy and safety of a fractional 1064-nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser for photoaging-associated mottled pigmentation in Asian skin

Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial to Evaluate of the Effectiveness of a Dietary Supplement Rich in Carotenoids as Adjunct to Topical Lightening Cream for the Treatment of Melasma: A Pilot Study

Whitening Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid Cataplasm on Melasma in Chinese Women

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