Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Diseases

Danielle Giambrone

Publications

• Research Article
  Melasma: Which Laser and Light Therapies Achieve Long Lasting Results? A Review of the Literature Over the Last 30 Years
  Author(s): Danielle Giambrone, Khalil A Khatri, Mahin Alamgir and Babar K RaoDanielle Giambrone, Khalil A Khatri, Mahin Alamgir and Babar K Rao
  
  Background: Melasma often presents as a therapeutic challenge to dermatologists. Due to its relapsing nature, long-term topical maintenance therapies are often required which may be time consuming and costly for patients. As a result, light and laser therapies have become increasingly popular in the treatment of melasma. Yet, clinical studies on melasma tend to focus more on the efficacy of these treatments rather than their ability to achieve long-term results. Objective: To assess the ability of light and laser treatments to achieve long lasting results in melasma. Methods: A literature review was conducted to assess the long-term efficacy of laser and light treatments in epidermal, mixed and dermal melasma. Results: Out of 128 articles reviewed, 17 studies of laser and light therapies included patient follow-up without maintenance therapies in their study designs. According to thes.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2376-0427.1000176

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