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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Main Authors: Megha Prakash, Namrata C Manjunath, B S Deepali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
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