Lasers in Melasma: A Review with Consensus Recommendations by Indian Pigmentary Expert Group

Lasers have come up as the newest therapeutic modality in dermatological conditions including melasma. In this article, as a group of experts from Pigmentary Disorders Society in collaboration with South Asian Pigmentary Disorders Forum (SPF), we have tried to discuss the lasers which have been used...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology 2017-11, Vol.62 (6), p.585-590
Main Authors: Sarkar, Rashmi, Aurangabadkar, Sanjeev, Salim, T, Das, Anupam, Shah, Swapnil, Majid, Imran, Singh, Mohan, Ravichandran, G, Godse, Kiran, Arsiwala, Shehnaz, Arya, Latika, Gokhale, Narendra, Sarma, Nilendu, Torsekar, R G, Sonthalia, Sidharth, Somani, V K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adjuvant chemotherapy
Aluminum
Apoptosis
Care and treatment
consensus
Copper
Dermatology
Diagnosis
expert opinion
IJD
Inflammation
Lasers
Melanocytes
Melanosis
melasma
Pigments
Symposium
Therapy
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Summary:Lasers have come up as the newest therapeutic modality in dermatological conditions including melasma. In this article, as a group of experts from Pigmentary Disorders Society in collaboration with South Asian Pigmentary Disorders Forum (SPF), we have tried to discuss the lasers which have been used in melasma and formulate simple consensus guidelines. Following thorough literature search, we have summarised the rationale of using the lasers and the supporting evidences have also been provided. It is clear that laser cannot be the first line treatment for melasma. However, it can be used as an adjuvant therapy in resistant cases, provided the selection of patient and counselling has been done properly.
ISSN:0019-5154
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/ijd.IJD_488_17