Melasma (Chloasma)


Dermal component
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Response and Comments:
Poor response to pigment lasers may respond to fractional lasers, still tends to recur.
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Epidermal component
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Response and Comments:
Responsive but recurs.

NB sun protection, topicals etc.
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Metal/Metal Oxide deposits
Iron deposits (iron injections)
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Response and Comments:
Responsive if superficial.
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Metal/Metal Oxide deposits
Post sclerotherapy pigmented purpuric dermatosis (hemosiderin)
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Response and Comments:
Variable response.
Multiple treatments.
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Metal/Metal Oxide deposits
Silver deposits (argyria, usually from colloidal silver)
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Response and Comments:
Variable response.
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