Open AccessHistopathological comparison of lesional and perilesional skin in melasma: A cross-sectional analysis
Author(s) -
Manjyot Gautam,
Sharmila Patil,
Nitin Nadkarni,
Manjit Singh Sandhu,
Kiran Godse,
Maninder Singh Setia
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.514
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 0973-3922
pISSN - 0378-6323
DOI - 10.4103/ijdvl.ijdvl_866_17
Subject(s) - melasma , hyperpigmentation , melanosis , medicine , dermatology , pathology , h&e stain , skin biopsy , biopsy , skin hyperpigmentation , staining , melanoma , cancer research
Melasma is a common acquired hyperpigmentary disorder of the sun exposed skin, especially the face. The pathogenesis is unclear but interplay between genetic factors, hormones and ultraviolet radiation is important. We have evaluated the histological characteristics of melasma and compared the findings with adjacent normal skin.