Melasma: histopathological characteristics in 56 Korean patients.

Volume: 146, Issue: 2, Pages: 228 - 237
Published: Feb 1, 2002
Abstract
Summary Background  Melasma is a common acquired symmetrical hypermelanosis characterized by irregular light to dark brown macules and patches on sun-exposed areas of the skin. Its histopathological characteristics are not fully understood. Objectives  To characterize the histopathological features of facial melasma skin in comparison with adjacent normal skin. Methods  Biopsies were taken from both melasma lesional skin and adjacent...
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Title
Melasma: histopathological characteristics in 56 Korean patients.
Published Date
Feb 1, 2002
Volume
146
Issue
2
Pages
228 - 237
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