Open AccessA comparative study of two modalities, 4% hydroquinone versus 30% salicylic acid in periorbital hyperpigmentation and assessment of quality of life before and after treatment
Author(s) -
Rashmi Ranjan,
Rashmi Sarkar,
Vijay Kumar Garg,
Tanvi Gupta
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology/indian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.395
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1998-3611
pISSN - 0019-5154
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5154.185707
Subject(s) - medicine , hyperpigmentation , quality of life (healthcare) , etiology , dermatology , visual analogue scale , dermis , outpatient clinic , salicylic acid , ascorbic acid , population , surgery , pathology , chemistry , nursing , food science , environmental health , biology , genetics
Periorbital hyperpigmentation (POH) is a common hyperpigmentary problem of the face, which can be psychologically distressing and it can influence an individual's quality of life. However, this condition has received less attention in literature.