A descriptive case-control study on assessment of iron profile in patients with and without melasma
Background: Melasma or chloasma is a common acquired hyper melanosis, characterized by dark, irregular hyperpigmented macules and patches over the malar areas, lips, nose and forehead. Iron overload manifests with skin hyperpigmentation. Therefore, it is important to understand the role of iron in p...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-01-01
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Series: | Clinical Dermatology Review |
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Online Access: | http://www.cdriadvlkn.org/article.asp?issn=2542-551X;year=2021;volume=5;issue=2;spage=168;epage=172;aulast=Prakash |