• Melasma lesions show an increase in blood vessels (Chloasma, Pregnancy Mask) lesions when compared with perilesional skin (Kang HY 2010)
• Decrease in Melasma pigmentation with topical cream (triple combination cream with hydroquinone, a topical steroid and tretinoin) combined with PDL (Pulse-dye laser) (lien).

Contributeurs

Dr Christophe HSU – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland

Source of Information: SY 20. Hyperpigmentation. Katsambas A. Melasma Pathogenesis and Treatment. What’s New ? 2012 (06) – 9th Spring Symposium of the EADV (European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology) – Verona, Italiy (Italia)