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Desai SR, Alexis AF, Elbuluk N, Grimes PE, Weiss J, Hamzavi IH, Taylor SC. Best practices in the treatment of melasma with a focus on patients with skin of color. J Am Acad Dermatol 2024; 90:269-279. [PMID: 37748556 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.07.1045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Melasma is a chronic hypermelanosis of the skin that affects approximately 1% of the global population, predominantly affects women, and is more prevalent in skin of color. Melasma is a common driver for patients with skin of color to seek out a dermatologist for treatment, and ensuring the right approach for these patients is important because some treatments may be associated with adverse side effects. Because of the chronicity of the disease and established psychosocial and emotional impacts, there is a large need to ensure care follows the best available evidence on the treatment of patients with melasma. OBJECTIVE Here, we summarized current available topical treatments for melasma with considerations dermatologists should have for their patients with skin of color. METHODS Steering committee consensus on clinical best practices. RESULTS We describe a flexible and focused treatment algorithm that reflects both treatment and maintenance periods that is a consensus of our extensive clinical experience. LIMITATIONS Use of real-world evidence and potential for individual practice bias. CONCLUSION Melasma can be challenging to treat, particularly in patients with skin of color, and our recommendations for best practices for patients in the United States are an important step toward standardizing care.
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- Seemal R Desai
- Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas; Innovative Dermatology, Plano, Texas.
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- Department of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, Keck School of Medicine Dermatology, University of South California, Los Angeles, California
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- Division of Dermatology, Vitiligo & Pigmentation Institute of Southern California, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Hospital; Hamzavi Dermatology/Dermatology Specialists, Detroit, Michigan
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- Department of Dermatology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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da Silva ACC, Ribeiro MM, de Souza da Costa N, Galiciolli MEA, Souza JV, Irioda AC, Oliveira CS. Analysis of the antimelanogenic activity of zinc and selenium in vitro. Arch Dermatol Res 2023; 315:2805-2812. [PMID: 37568064 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-023-02695-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Melasma is an acquired chronic condition characterized by hyperchromic patches in photo-exposed areas. The search for new compounds for the treatment of melasma without side effects is constant. In this context, the aim of this study was to investigate the in vitro cytotoxic and antimelanogenic effects of the trace elements Zinc (Zn) and Selenium (Se). In this study, we evaluated the effects of 30 µM hydroquinone, this concentration did not alter mitochondrial function (MTT assay), but increased the percentage of necrotic cells and levels of reactive species. Furthermore, it showed no influence on tyrosinase activity and melanin content. Unlike hydroquinone, exposure for 48 h to 100 µM Zn and 1 and 5 µM Se had no significant influence on the analysis of reactive species, as well as on the percentage of necrotic cells. Still, specifically in relation to 100 µM Zn, it decreased the melanin content. Given the above, the trace elements Zn and Se did not show toxicity at the concentrations tested and Zn showed a promising effect, however, the mechanism needs to be better explored in order to contribute to new and updated research in the fight against melasma with a perspective of therapeutic use.
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- Ana Cleia Cardoso da Silva
- Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
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Kaushik H, Kumar V, Parsad D. Mitochondria-Melanocyte cellular interactions: An emerging mechanism of vitiligo pathogenesis. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:2196-2207. [PMID: 36897230 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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Mitochondria has emerged as a potential modulator of melanocyte function other than just meeting its cellular ATP demands. Mitochondrial DNA defects are now an established cause of maternal inheritance diseases. Recent cellular studies have highlighted the mitochondrial interaction with other cellular organelles that lead to disease conditions such as in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, where defective mitochondria was found in melanocytes of these patients. Vitiligo, a depigmentory ailment of the skin, is another such disorder whose pathogenesis is now found to be associated with mitochondria. The complete absence of melanocytes at the lesioned site in vitiligo is a fact; however, the precise mechanism of this destruction is still undefined. In this review we have tried to discuss and link the emerging facts of mitochondrial function or its inter- and intra-organellar communications in vitiligo pathogenesis. Mitochondrial close association with melanosomes, molecular involvement in melanocyte-keratinocyte communication and melanocyte survival are new paradigm of melanogenesis that could ultimately account for vitiligo. This definitely adds the new dimensions to our understanding of vitiligo, its management and designing of future mitochondrial targeted therapy for vitiligo.
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- Hitaishi Kaushik
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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Anti-Melanogenic Potential of Natural and Synthetic Substances: Application in Zebrafish Model. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28031053. [PMID: 36770722 PMCID: PMC9920495 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Melanogenesis is a biosynthetic pathway for the formation of the pigment melanin in human skin. A key enzyme in the process of pigmentation through melanin is tyrosinase, which catalyzes the first and only limiting step in melanogenesis. Since the discovery of its methanogenic properties, tyrosinase has been the focus of research related to the anti-melanogenesis. In addition to developing more effective and commercially safe inhibitors, more studies are required to better understand the mechanisms involved in the skin depigmentation process. However, in vivo assays are necessary to develop and validate new drugs or molecules for this purpose, and to accomplish this, zebrafish has been identified as a model organism for in vivo application. In addition, such model would allow tracking and studying the depigmenting activity of many bioactive compounds, important to genetics, medicinal chemistry and even the cosmetic industry. Studies have shown the similarity between human and zebrafish genomes, encouraging their use as a model to understand the mechanism of action of a tested compound. Interestingly, zebrafish skin shares many similarities with human skin, suggesting that this model organism is suitable for studying melanogenesis inhibitors. Accordingly, several bioactive compounds reported herein for this model are compared in terms of their molecular structure and possible mode of action in zebrafish embryos. In particular, this article described the main metabolites of Trichoderma fungi, in addition to substances from natural and synthetic sources.
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Decrypting the Potential of Nanotechnology-Based Approaches as Cutting-Edge for Management of Hyperpigmentation Disorder. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 28:molecules28010220. [PMID: 36615414 PMCID: PMC9822493 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The abundant synthesis and accretion of melanin inside skin can be caused by activation of melanogenic enzymes or increase in number of melanocytes. Melasma is defined as hyperpigmented bright or dark brown spots which are symmetrically distributed and have serrated and irregular borders. The three general categories of pigmentation pattern include centro facial pattern, malar pattern, and mandibular pattern. Exposure to UV rays, heat, use of cosmetics and photosensitizing drugs, female sex hormonal therapies, aberrant production of melanocyte stimulating hormone, and increasing aesthetic demands are factors which cause the development of melasma disease. This review gives a brief overview regarding the Fitzpatrick skin phototype classification system, life cycle of melanin, mechanism of action of anti-hyperpigmenting drugs, and existing pharmacotherapy strategies for the treatment of melasma. The objectives of this review are focused on role of cutting-edge nanotechnology-based strategies, such as lipid-based nanocarriers, i.e., lipid nanoparticles, microemulsions, nanoemulsions, liposomes, ethosomes, niosomes, transfersomes, aspasomes, invasomes penetration-enhancing vesicles; inorganic nanocarriers, i.e., gold nanoparticles and fullerenes; and polymer-based nanocarriers i.e., polymeric nanoparticles, polymerosomes, and polymeric micelles for the management of hyperpigmentation.
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Wang WJ, Wu TY, Tu YK, Kuo KL, Tsai CY, Chie WC. The optimal dose of oral tranexamic acid in melasma: A network meta-analysis. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2022; 89:189-194. [PMID: 36332095 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_530_2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
Abstract
Background
Melasma is a chronic skin condition that adversely impacts quality of life. Although many therapeutic modalities are available there is no single best treatment for melasma. Oral tranexamic acid has been used for the treatment of this condition but its optimal dose is yet to be established.
Objectives
We used network meta-analysis to determine the optimal dose of oral tranexamic acid for the treatment of melasma.
Methods
We conducted a comprehensive search of all studies of oral tranexamic acid for the treatment of melasma up to September 2020 using PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library database. The quality of the studies was evaluated using the Jadad score and the Cochrane’s risk of bias assessment tool. Only high quality randomised controlled trials were selected. Some studies lacked standard deviation of changes from baseline and these were estimated using the correlation coefficient obtained from another similar study.
Results
A total of 92 studies were identified of which 6 randomized controlled trials comprising 599 patients were included to form 3 pair-wise network comparisons. The mean age of the patients in these studies ranged from 30.3 to 46.5 years and the treatment duration ranged from 8 to 12 weeks. The Jadad scores ranged from 5 to 8.
The optimal dose and duration of oral tranexamic acid was estimated to be 750 mg per day for 12 consecutive weeks.
Limitations
Some confounding factors might not have been described in the original studies. Although clear rules were followed, the Melasma Area and Severity Index and the modified Melasma Area and Severity Index were scored by independent physicians and hence inter-observer bias could not be excluded.
Conclusion
Oral tranexamic acid is a promising drug for the treatment of melasma. This is the first network meta-analysis to determine the optimal dose of this drug and to report the effects of different dosages. The optimal dose is 250 mg three times per day for 12 weeks, but 250 mg twice daily may be an acceptable option in poorly adherent patients. Our findings will allow physicians to balance drug effects and medication adherence. Personalized treatment plans are warranted.
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- University of Taipei and Taipei City Hospital and National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine and Department of Public Health, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Zhongxing Branch, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine and Department of Public Health, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Ojeda AG, Guevara GC, Ciociano JMC, Cardona GAC, Guzman DA, Puebla-Mora AG, Lares JAC, Tostado MC, Álvarez-Villaseñor ADS, Cervantes-Pérez E, Ramos-Álvarez MP, Vallejo LRP, Barbosa Camacho FJ, Orozco CF. Treatment of melasma with platelet-rich plasma: a self-controlled clinical trial. Dermatol Ther 2022; 35:e15703. [PMID: 35831241 DOI: 10.1111/dth.15703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Melasma is a common circumscribed hypermelanosis of sun-exposed areas of the skin. Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy has been evidenced to inhibit melanin synthesis in animals and humans OBJECTIVE: To determine the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma as a treatment for melasma. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty female patient with melasma were involved in this study. The intervention included three Platelet-Rich Plasma application sessions at 15-day intervals. Patients were evaluated before and after treatment. Variables measured included the facial melanin concentration using the Melasma Area and Severity Index score, Melasma Quality of Life Scale satisfaction grade, and histologic changes. RESULTS Mean age was 41±7 years. An initial MELASQOL score of 42±14.8 and final score of 16.6±7.2 (p = 0.008) were reported; the initial and final MASI score were 15.5±8.4 and 9.5±7.2 (p = 0.001), respectively. The dermatoscopy examination revealed a decrease in pigmentation after intervention (p=0.001). Histopathologic improvement was detected in reductions in cutaneous atrophy (14 [70%] vs. 11 [55%]), solar elastosis (15 [75%] vs.11 [55%]), and inflammatory infiltrate (9 [45%] vs. 6 [30%]), before and after treatment, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The intervention was associated with decreased intensity of the melasma patch and improved skin quality, shown by the MELASQOL and MASI scores. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Alejandro González Ojeda
- Unidad de Investigación Biomédica 02, Hospital de Especialidades del Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Departamento de Bienestar y Desarrollo Sustentable, Centro Universitario del Norte, Universidad de Guadalajara, Colotlán, Jalisco, México.,Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Fray Antonio Alcalde, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Unidad de Investigación Biomédica 02, Hospital de Especialidades del Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Departamento de Disciplinas Filosófico, Metodológicas e Instrumentales, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Departamento de Cirugia Plastica, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Departamento De Patología, Hospital de Especialidades del Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Unidad de Investigación Biomédica 02, Hospital de Especialidades del Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Departamento de Reproducción Humana, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Hospital 320, Col. El Retiro, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Departamento de Medicina Interna, Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Fray Antonio Alcalde, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Unidad de Investigación Biomédica 02, Hospital de Especialidades del Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.,Departamento de Planeación y enlace institucional
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- Unidad de Investigación Biomédica 02, Hospital de Especialidades del Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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Meneguin S, Mourão IB, Pollo CF, Miot HA, Garuzi M, de Oliveira C. Comparison of generic and specific instruments to assess the quality of life in patients with melasma. BMC Med Res Methodol 2022; 22:117. [PMID: 35443616 PMCID: PMC9020068 DOI: 10.1186/s12874-022-01599-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Objective To compare the psychometric performance of a generic and specific instruments in assessing melasma-related quality of life. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 150 patients with melasma attending an outpatient dermatology clinic of a public hospital in São Paulo state, Brazil. Data were collected using a questionnaire containing sociodemographic and clinical data as well as the generic WHOQOL-BREF, and the dermatological-specific Skindex-16 and HRQ-Melasma. Results The overall internal consistency of the domains of the three instruments was ≥ 0.7. A strong positive correlation was identified between the Skindex-16 and HRQ-Melasma domains (0.68-0.78). Item-response theory showed that most Skindex-16 and HRQ-Melasma domains were more informative than WHOQOL-BREF. Conclusion The three instruments for assessing QOL tested presented good psychometric performance, with satisfactory internal consistency values. Only the two dermatological instruments, however, demonstrated a strong correlation between the domains that assess social, emotional, and functional aspects of QOL, indicating that both were able to identify impairments in other QOL dimensions in addition to the physical domain.
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- Silmara Meneguin
- Nursing Department, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Botucatu, Brazil.
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- Department of Dermatology, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Nursing Department, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Dermatology, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Dermatology, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Epidemiology & Public Health, University College London, London, UK
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Polat Y, Saraç G. Comparison of Clinical Results of Oral Tranexamic Acid and Platelet Rich Plasma Therapies in Melasma Treatment. Dermatol Ther 2022; 35:e15499. [PMID: 35395121 DOI: 10.1111/dth.15499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The pathogenesis of melasma is not fully understood yet and this often causes difficulties in treatment. In our study, we aimed to compare the clinical results of oral TA and PRP therapies in patients with melasma. The clinical results of 30 melasma patients treated with oral TA and 30 melasma patients treated with PRP over the age of 18 who applied to the İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center Dermatology and Venereal Diseases Outpatient Clinic between September 2017 and June 2019 were retrospectively evaluated. Both oral TA and PRP therapies provided statistically significant improvement in melasma patients. 75% improvement in the MASI score was statistically significantly higher in the oral TA group compared to the PRP group. Although oral TA and PRP are both successful in the treatment of melasma, it has been found in our study that oral TA gives better results. More studies are needed to support our study, which is the first study comparing oral TA and PRP therapies in the literature. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Yağmur Polat
- Malatya Training and Research Hospital, Dermatologist
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Reple SIF, de Oliveira DTG, Perez MM, da Veiga GL, da Cunha MG, Fonseca FLA, da Costa Aguiar Alves B. Genotoxicity of permanent hair dye associated with melasma. J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:5252-5253. [PMID: 35182008 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Sonia Isabel Friedlaender Reple
- Laboratório de Análises Clínicas do Centro Universitário FMABC, Av. Príncipe de Gales, 821, 09060-650, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Análises Clínicas do Centro Universitário FMABC, Av. Príncipe de Gales, 821, 09060-650, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Análises Clínicas do Centro Universitário FMABC, Av. Príncipe de Gales, 821, 09060-650, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Disciplina de Dermatologia do Centro Universitário FMABC, Av. Príncipe de Gales, 821, 09060-650, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Análises Clínicas do Centro Universitário FMABC, Av. Príncipe de Gales, 821, 09060-650, Santo André, SP, Brazil.,Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas da, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Prof. Artur Riedel, 275, 09972-270, Diadema, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Análises Clínicas do Centro Universitário FMABC, Av. Príncipe de Gales, 821, 09060-650, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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Goelzer Neto CF, do Nascimento P, da Silveira VC, Nunes de Mattos AB, Bertol CD. Natural Sources of Melanogenic Inhibitors: A Systematic Review. Int J Cosmet Sci 2022; 44:143-153. [PMID: 35048395 DOI: 10.1111/ics.12763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Melanin gives some natural protection against the harmful effects of UV radiation, however, excessive production of melanin causes skin hyperpigmentation. Depigmenting cosmetics can be used to control this process, however, depigmenting agents commonly used have some disadvantages, such as low bioavailability, photosensitization, cellular toxicity, and insolubility. Natural sources of melanogenic inhibitors have become important alternatives to synthetic ones. The objective of this review was to summarise the results of studies on natural extracts that have been reported in the literature to inhibit the process of melanogenesis, giving a view on their suitability for potential use in new cosmetic formulations for skin-lightening. DATA SOURCES A systematic literature search was carried out using the descriptors: "melanogenesis", "tyrosinase", "tyrosinase inhibition", and "natural agents". STUDY SELECTION Publications were selected based on our designated inclusion and exclusion criteria and a total of fifteen studies were found which met these criteria. DATA EXTRACTION The following were used in the review of each paper which met the criteria: the name of the plant (all of the natural extracts turned out to be from plants), the method used to obtain the plant extract, the method for evaluating anti-tyrosinase activity, the main results and the conclusions. DATA SYNTHESIS All evaluated natural agents demonstrated anti-tyrosinase effect. The species Leathesia difformis, Morus alba, Orostachys japonicus, Heracleum moellendorffii, Coix lacryma-jobi (adlay), Inula brittanica, and Gailardia aristata stood out from the others due to their application as potential inhibitors of more than three proteins related to melanogenesis, including the cyclic adenosine monophosphate response element-binding protein (CREB), microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF), tyrosinase (TYR), tyrosinase-related protein-1 (TRP-1), tyrosinase-related protein-2 (TRP-2), and dopachrome tautomerase (DCT). CONCLUSION The plants present an anti-tyrosinase effect that must be better explored in the new cosmetic formulations. The anti-melanogenic effects of the plant are mainly related to presence of phenolic and antioxidant compounds.
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- Human Aging, University of Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.,College of Pharmacy, University of Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Poojary S, Gupta P, Dubey L. A randomized comparative study of intralesional tranexemic acid and Kligman’s regimen in Indian patients with melasma. J Cutan Aesthet Surg 2022; 15:135-141. [PMID: 35965904 PMCID: PMC9364458 DOI: 10.4103/jcas.jcas_1_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Context: Melasma is an acquired chronic disorder of hyperpigmentation. Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been shown to be effective in reducing the severity of melasma. Aims: The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of intralesional TXA with topical Kligman’s regimen in the treatment of facial melasma and to assess their safety profile. Settings and Design: A double arm open-labeled randomized controlled trial was conducted at a tertiary care center in western India. Materials and Methods: Sixty-eight cases of facial melasma of either sex and age ≥ 18 years were randomized into two groups. Group A received intradermal injections of TXA 4 mg/mL, whereas group B received topical Kligman’s therapy. Patients were evaluated at baseline, 4th, 8th, and 12th week semi-objectively using modified melasma area severity index (mMASI) score, physician’s global assessment scale, and patient’s global assessment scale. Statistical Analysis: Data were analyzed using SPSS v16 software. Mann–Whitney U-test, Friedman’s analysis of variance test, and Pearson’s χ2 test were used. P-value less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: Fifty-nine patients completed the study. The decrease in mean mMASI score was statistically significant at 4th, 8th, and 12th week for both groups. On intergroup comparison, a statistically significant difference was observed between both the groups at 12th week (P < 0.01), with group B showing better response to therapy but no difference at baseline and at 4th and 8th week. Group A showed no significant side effects, whereas group B showed erythema, burning, and hypopigmentation in nine, six, and three patients, respectively. Conclusion: Kligman’s regimen remains the gold standard for melasma but with multiple serious adverse effects. Intralesional TXA is a safe and promising modality in the treatment of melasma. It can be used in non-responding cases and in those who develop side effects of Kligman’s regimen.
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Tang L, Xian J, Zhang Y, Zhang C, Yu H, Tan Q, Zhang X. Efficacy of acupuncture for melasma: A protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e28298. [PMID: 34918707 PMCID: PMC8678063 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Melasma is a common acquired hyperpigmentation of the skin. The clinical manifestations are light brown or dark brown patches symmetrically distributed on the cheeks, forehead, and mandibular with different shades and unclear borders. The treatment of melasma is extremely challenging due to its easy relapse and hard to cure. As a classical method of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture has been used to treat melasma in clinical practice. However, there is no systematic review and meta-analysis of acupuncture on melasma. This study aims to assess the efficacy of acupuncture for melasma. METHODS We will perform a comprehensive retrieval in the following electronic databases: PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wan Fang Database, VIP database, Chinese Biomedical Literature Service System (SinoMed), Chinese Biomedicine (CBM) database, and TCM Literature Analysis from inception to July 1, 2021, to identify any eligible study. We include all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) without any limitation of blinding or publication language, and exclude cohort studies and case reports. The meta-analyses will be conducted by using the Stata16. We will use the Cochrane risk of bias tool for randomized trials to assess the risk of bias of included studies. The X2 and I2 tests will be utilized to assess the statistical heterogeneity of evidence. We will conduct a meta-analysis if the studies can be combined. Otherwise, a narrative synthesis will be performed. Article screening and data extraction will be independently evaluated by 2 reviewers trained in methodology according to the established selection criteria. Any disagreements between the 2 reviewers will be resolved by reaching a consensus with the other authors (the third reviewer). RESULTS This study will systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture for melasma. CONCLUSION The conclusion of this study will provide evidence to ensure the efficacy of acupuncture for melasma, so as to provide an objective and scientific basis for clinical practice. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION No ethical approval will be required because the data used are not linked to individual patient. The results of this review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. REGISTRATION NUMBER INPLASY2021110097.
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- Liheng Tang
- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Supasiri T, Salakshna N, Pongpirul K. Short Practical Regimen of Acupuncture for Melasma: A Prospective Cohort Study in a Tertiary Hospital in Thailand. Front Public Health 2021; 9:761017. [PMID: 34805076 PMCID: PMC8599154 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.761017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Acupuncture shows benefits for patients with melasma, although no optimal number of sessions have been determined. Methods: The prospective observational study was conducted in melasma patients who were treated with acupuncture procedures two times a week and were evaluated after the 5th and the 10th sessions of acupuncture, with a 1-week follow-up after the last session. Participants Groups A and B received five and 10 acupuncture sessions, respectively. Melasma was assessed by using the melanin index (MI), melasma area and severity index (MASI), patient-reported improvement scores, and acupuncture-related adverse events. Results: Out of 113 participants, 67 received five sessions of acupuncture treatment while 39 received 10 sessions. At 1 week after five sessions of acupuncture in Group A, the mean MI decreased by 28.7 (95% CI −38.5 to −18.8, p < 0.001), whereas the median MASI decreased by 3.4 (95% CI −6.9 to −1.2, p < 0.001) points. At 1 week after ten sessions of acupuncture in Group B, the mean MI decreased by 31.3 (95% CI −45 to −17.6, p < 0.001), whereas the median MASI decreased by 5.4 (95%CI −9.9 to −3, p < 0.001) points. The first five sessions of acupuncture had a higher incremental effect than the last five sessions, although there was no statistically significant difference. Twenty-nine participants reported minor side effects. Group B had a risk ratio (RR) of having adverse events 1.8 times (95% CI 1.0–3.4, p = 0.05) compared with Group A. Conclusion: Short acupuncture regimens of 5–10 sessions in melasma seem to be effective and practical with minor side effects.
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- Thanan Supasiri
- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Samitivej Esthetics Institute, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.,Science Division, Mahidol University International College, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Department of International Health and Department of Health, Behavior, and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Freitas DF, da Rocha IM, Vieira-da-Motta O, de Paula Santos C. The Role of Melanin in the Biology and Ecology of Nematophagous Fungi. J Chem Ecol 2021; 47:597-613. [PMID: 34232439 DOI: 10.1007/s10886-021-01282-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Melanin is a heteropolymer formed by the polymerization of phenolic and indolic compounds. It occurs in organisms across all biological kingdoms and has a range different of functions, thus indicating its important evolutionary role. The presence of melanin offers several protective advantages, including against ultraviolet radiation, traumatic damage, oxidative stress, extreme temperatures, and pressure. For many species of fungi, melanin also participates directly in the process of virulence and pathogenicity. These organisms can synthesize melanin in two main ways: using a substrate of endogenous origin, involving 1,8-dihydroxynaphthalene (DHN); alternatively, in an exogenous manner with the addition of L-3, 4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA or levodopa). As melanin is an amorphous and complex substance, its study requires expensive and inaccessible technologies and analyses are often difficult to perform with conventional biochemical techniques. As such, details about its chemical structure are not yet fully understood, particularly for nematophagous fungi that remain poorly studied. Thus, this review presents an overview of the different types of melanin, with an emphasis on fungi, and discusses the role of melanin in the biology and ecology of nematophagous fungi.
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- Deivid França Freitas
- Laboratory of Cellular and Tissue Biology-LBCT, State University of the North Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro-UENF, Av. Alberto Lamego, 2000, Parque Califórnia, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Cep. 28013‑600, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Tissue Biology-LBCT, State University of the North Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro-UENF, Av. Alberto Lamego, 2000, Parque Califórnia, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Cep. 28013‑600, Brazil
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- Animal Health Laboratory - Infectious Contagious Diseases Sector, State University of North Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro-UENF, Av. Alberto Lamego, 2000, Parque Califórnia, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Cep. 28013‑600, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Tissue Biology-LBCT, State University of the North Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro-UENF, Av. Alberto Lamego, 2000, Parque Califórnia, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Cep. 28013‑600, Brazil.
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Badran AY, Ali AU, Gomaa AS. Efficacy of topical versus intradermal injection of Tranexamic Acid In Egyptian melasma Patients: A randomised clinical trial. Australas J Dermatol 2021; 62:e373-e379. [PMID: 33782959 DOI: 10.1111/ajd.13575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Melasma is one of the common pigmentary problems affecting females in our community, owing to the frequent use of hormonal contraceptives as well as our sunny climate. A lot of treatment options are available but none of them is completely satisfactory. Many patients prefer the use of topical preparations and minimally invasive methods. Tranexamic acid (TA) is a potential treatment option for hyperpigmentation with different delivery routes. AIM We designed the study in order to evaluate the efficacy of TA in melasma using 2 different routes of delivery. PATIENTS AND METHODS A randomised clinical trial was performed on 60 female patients with melasma, they randomly divided into three groups; A, B and C. Group (A) patients received TA (4 mg/mL) intradermal injections every 2 weeks with, group B received TA (10 mg/mL) intradermal injections every 2 weeks, group C received TA cream (10% concentration) twice daily, treatment continued for 12 weeks in all groups. Melasma Area and Severity Index (MASI) scores were measured for each patient before and after completion of treatment. RESULTS The percentage of MASI score reduction was highest in group B (62.7%) versus (39.1%) in group A, while the percentage of MASI reduction was the lowest in group C (4.2%). CONCLUSION Tranexamic acid is a safe effective and well-tolerated treatment option for melasma patients. Intradermal injection of TA leads to better results than the topical application. Topical TA cream (even in a high concentration) produce fair improvement of melasma.
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- Aya Y Badran
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy and Industrial Pharmacy, Sinai University, Arish, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut, Egypt
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Hatem S, El Hoffy NM, Elezaby RS, Nasr M, Kamel AO, Elkheshen SA. Background and different treatment modalities for melasma: Conventional and nanotechnology-based approaches. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.101984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Alcantara GP, Esposito ACC, Olivatti TOF, Yoshida MM, Miot HA. Evaluation of ex vivo melanogenic response to UVB, UVA, and visible light in facial melasma and unaffected adjacent skin. An Bras Dermatol 2020; 95:684-690. [PMID: 33010989 PMCID: PMC7672495 DOI: 10.1016/j.abd.2020.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The independent role of solar radiation in the differential melanogenesis between melasma and adjacent skin is unknown. OBJECTIVES To assess the melanogenic responses of skin with facial melasma and of the adjacent skin to UVB, UVA, and visible light, in an ex vivo model. METHODS This was a quasi-experimental study involving 22 patients with melasma. Facial melasma and adjacent skin samples were collected and stored in DMEM medium, at room temperature. One fragment was placed under the protection from light, while another was exposed to UVB, UVA, and visible light (blue-violet component): 166 mJ/cm2, 1.524 J/cm2, and 40 J/cm2, respectively. Subsequently, all samples were kept for 72 hours in a dark environment and stained by Fontana-Masson to assess basal layer pigmentation, dendrites, and melanin granulation. RESULTS Effective melanogenesis was observed in the basal layer in melasma and in the normal adjacent skin after all irradiations (p < 0.01), with the following median increment: UVB (4.7% vs. 8.5%), UVA (9.5% vs. 9.9%), and visible light (6.8% vs. 11.7%), with no significant difference between anatomical sites. An increase in melanin granulation (coarser melanosomes) was observed only after irradiation with UVA and only in the skin with melasma (p = 0.05). An increase in the melanocyte dendrite count induced by UVB radiation was observed in both anatomical sites (p ≤ 0.05). STUDY LIMITATIONS Use of an ex vivo model, with independent irradiation regimes for UVB, UVA, and visible light. CONCLUSIONS Melanogenesis induced by UVB, UVA, and visible light was observed both in melasma and in the adjacent skin. The morphological patterns suggest that different irradiations promote individualized responses on the skin with melasma.
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- Giovana Piteri Alcantara
- Department of Dermatology and Radiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Dermatology and Radiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brazil.
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Minni K, Poojary S. Efficacy and safety of oral tranexamic acid as an adjuvant in Indian patients with melasma: a prospective, interventional, single‐centre, triple‐blind, randomized, placebo‐control, parallel group study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2020; 34:2636-2644. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.16598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- K. Minni
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy K.J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Centre Mumbai Maharashtra India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy K.J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Centre Mumbai Maharashtra India
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Freitas DF, Vieira-Da-Motta O, Mathias LDS, Franco RWDA, Gomes RDS, Vieira RAM, Rocha LOD, Olivares FL, Santos CDP. Synthesis and role of melanin for tolerating in vitro rumen digestion in Duddingtonia flagrans, a nematode-trapping fungus. Mycology 2019; 10:229-242. [PMID: 31632832 PMCID: PMC6781480 DOI: 10.1080/21501203.2019.1631896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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We describe the synthesis and a function of melanin in Duddingtonia flagrans, a nematode-trapping fungus. We tested various culture media treated with L-DOPA, glucose and tricyclazole on fungal growth and melanin distribution using infrared spectroscopy (IS), electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). In vitro rumen digestion was used to test the environmental stress and then to evaluate the capacity of this fungus to trap nematode larvae. The growth and melanization of the fungus after 21 days of incubation at 30°C were best in Sabouraud dextrose medium. IS indicated the presence of melanin in D. flagrans, with similar bands for commercial melanin used as a control, and assigned the values obtained by EPR (g of 2.0051 ± 0.0001) to the production of melanin by the fungus. TEM indicated that melanin was produced in melanosomes but was not totally inhibited by tricyclazole. Within the limits of experimental error, the predatory activity of fungus treated with tricyclazole was drastically affected after 27 h of in vitro anaerobic stress with rumen inoculum. The deposition of melanin particles on the fungal cell wall contributed to the maintenance of D. flagrans predatory abilities after in vitro anaerobic ruminal stress.
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- Deivid França Freitas
- Laboratório de Biologia Celular e Tecidual, Centro de Biociências e Biotecnologia, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Sanidade Animal, Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Agropecuárias, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Sanidade Animal, Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Agropecuárias, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Ciências Físicas, Centro de Ciências Tecnológicas, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Zootecnia, Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Agropecuárias, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Zootecnia, Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Agropecuárias, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Celular e Tecidual, Centro de Biociências e Biotecnologia, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Celular e Tecidual, Centro de Biociências e Biotecnologia, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Celular e Tecidual, Centro de Biociências e Biotecnologia, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
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Inoue Y, Hasegawa S, Miyachi K, Yamada T, Nakata S, Ipponjima S, Hibi T, Nemoto T, Tanaka M, Suzuki R, Hirashima N. Development of 3D imaging technique of reconstructed human epidermis with immortalized human epidermal cell line. Exp Dermatol 2019; 27:563-570. [PMID: 29700854 DOI: 10.1111/exd.13672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, retains moisture and functions as a physical barrier against the external environment. Epidermal cells are continuously replaced by turnover, and thus to understand in detail the dynamic cellular events in the epidermis, techniques to observe live tissues in 3D are required. Here, we established a live 3D imaging technique for epidermis models. We first obtained immortalized human epidermal cell lines which have a normal differentiation capacity and fluorescence-labelled cytoplasm or nuclei. The reconstituted 3D epidermis was prepared with these lines. Using this culture system, we were able to observe the structure of the reconstituted epidermis live in 3D, which was similar to an in vivo epidermis, and evaluate the effect of a skin irritant. This technique may be useful for dermatological science and drug development.
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- Yu Inoue
- Department of Cellular Biophysics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.,Research Laboratories, Nippon Menard Cosmetic Co., Ltd., Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.,Nagoya University-MENARD Collaborative Research Chairs, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Research Laboratories, Nippon Menard Cosmetic Co., Ltd., Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.,Nagoya University-MENARD Collaborative Research Chairs, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Research Laboratories, Nippon Menard Cosmetic Co., Ltd., Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Research Laboratories, Nippon Menard Cosmetic Co., Ltd., Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Research Laboratories, Nippon Menard Cosmetic Co., Ltd., Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.,Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.,Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Cellular Biophysics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Cellular Biophysics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Cellular Biophysics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.,Institute of Drug Discovery Science, Nagoya City University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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Pazyar N, Yaghoobi R, Zeynalie M, Vala S. Comparison of the efficacy of intradermal injected tranexamic acid vs hydroquinone cream in the treatment of melasma. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2019; 12:115-122. [PMID: 30858717 PMCID: PMC6386353 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s191964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Background Melasma is a common benign acquired pigmentary dermatosis due to a disorder in the function of the melanogenesis process. Although several treatments are currently used, it remains a great challenge. Aim The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of intradermal injected tranexamic acid (TA) vs hydroquinone (HQ) cream in the treatment of melasma. Materials and methods In this prospective split face controlled clinical trial, 49 patients were randomly divided into two groups of A (24 persons) and B (25 persons). Patients received TA intradermal injections every 2 weeks on the right side of the face with a concentration of 4 mg/ mL in group A and a concentration of 10 mg/mL in group B. The left side in both groups was treated twice daily with topical 4% HQ cream, and treatment continued for 12 weeks in both groups. Melasma Area and Severity Index (MASI) scores were measured for each side of the face at baseline and at weeks 4, 8, 12, and 24. SPSS, version 22, P<0.05, was used for data analysis. Results Forty-one patients (21 in group A and 20 in group B) completed the study. The MASI score in the 12th week significantly decreased compared to the baseline for group A, group B, and HQ cream. However, no statistically significant difference was observed between the MASI score of patients in groups A and B. Also, the comparison of TA at the concentration of 4 mg/ mL compared to the 4% HQ cream showed that the MASI scores in the eighth week (P=0.02) and the 12th week (P=0.02) were significantly less in the HQ group. However, no significant difference was observed between the MASI score changes in Group B (10 mg/mL) and the 4% HQ group. Also, patients in group A had higher satisfaction than patients in group B (P=0.001). Conclusion Injection of TA intradermally can be an effective treatment for melasma.
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- Nader Pazyar
- Dermatology Department, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Dermatology Department, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Dermatology Department, Emam Hospital, School of Medicine, Ahvaz University of Medical Science, Ahvaz, Iran,
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- Dermatology Department, Emam Hospital, School of Medicine, Ahvaz University of Medical Science, Ahvaz, Iran,
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De Sanctis V, Soliman AT, Daar S, Di Maio S, Yassin MA, Canatan D, Vives Corrons JL, Elsedfy H, Kattamis A, Kattamis C. The experience of a tertiary unit on the clinical phenotype and management of hypogonadism in female adolescents and young adults with transfusion dependent thalassemia. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2019; 90:158-167. [PMID: 30889170 PMCID: PMC6502154 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v90i1.8143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia (TDT) is associated with several complications necessitating a multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Hypogonadism in female TDT patients is one of the most common endocrine complications, requiring hormone replacement therapy (HRT) throughout reproductive life. Little is known about the balance of benefits versus risks of treatment with sex steroids. AIM The aim of this manuscript is to review the action and the associated adverse effects of HRT in hypogonadal TDT females. DESIGN Retrospective medical database records from a single centre, over a period of 38 years (January 1980 to June 2018), were reviewed. STUDY POPULATION Forty-two cases of hypogonadism in TDT females followed in a pediatric and adolescent outpatient clinics, were in included in the study. METHODS Auxological, clinical, laboratory, hormonal and imaging investigations were reviewed, as well as all adverse events registered during HRT. MAIN RESULTS In general, HRT was safe for most patients. There were few minor side effects and a couple of rare but serious adverse events. CONCLUSIONS The study provides a representative clinical profile of long-term effects of HRT in hypogonadal adolescents and young adult TDT women. Our results highlight also the need for further research in other areas for which HRT may have a role. We hope this will contribute to a wider understanding, and potential improvement, of patient safety and quality of life.
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- Vincenzo De Sanctis
- Pediatric and Adolescent Outpatient Clinic, Quisisana Hospital, Ferrara, Italy.
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Pollo C, Miot L, Miot H, Meneguin S. Meanings of quality of life for patients with facial melasma. ESTIMA 2018. [DOI: 10.30886/estima.v16.626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Objective: To exhibit the meanings attributed to quality of life by patients with facial melasma. Methods: Qualitative research using the focal group technique, with 10 people with facial melasma from a public hospital and private clinic of a municipality in the interior of the state of São Paulo. The methodological indicative used was content analysis. Results: In the interviewees’ speech, one perceives the annoyance generated by the opinion of others, with curious and even malicious questions related to the blemish. There is difficulty to hide the injuries and the appearance of skin neglect is also cause for distress for the participants. Conclusion: Because it affects the face, which makes it easily visible, melasma is uncomfortable and has a negative impact on the quality of life, since it affects patients’ psychological and emotional well-being.
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- Camila Pollo
- Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”
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Pollo C, Miot L, Miot H, Meneguin S. Significados da qualidade de vida para pacientes com melasma facial. ESTIMA 2018. [DOI: 10.30886/estima.v16.626_pt] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Objective: To exhibit the meanings attributed to quality of life by patients with facial melasma. Methods: Qualitative research using the focal group technique, with 10 people with facial melasma from a public hospital and private clinic of a municipality in the interior of the state of São Paulo. The methodological indicative used was content analysis. Results: In the interviewees’ speech, one perceives the annoyance generated by the opinion of others, with curious and even malicious questions related to the blemish. There is difficulty to hide the injuries and the appearance of skin neglect is also cause for distress for the participants. Conclusion: Because it affects the face, which makes it easily visible, melasma is uncomfortable and has a negative impact on the quality of life, since it affects patients’ psychological and emotional well-being.
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- Camila Pollo
- Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”
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Rostami Mogaddam M, Safavi Ardabili N, Iranparvar Alamdari M, Maleki N, Aghabalaei Danesh M. Evaluation of the serum zinc level in adult patients with melasma: Is there a relationship with serum zinc deficiency and melasma? J Cosmet Dermatol 2017; 17:417-422. [PMID: 29131489 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.12392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Melasma is a common acquired hypermelanosis of sun-exposed skin, particularly on the face, which presents as symmetric, light- to gray-brown-colored macules and patches. There are several studies of serum zinc levels in cutaneous disorders. So far, no studies have been carried out to assess the serum zinc level in patients with melasma. The aim of this study is to determine the serum zinc level in patients with melasma compared to healthy subjects. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 118 patients with melasma and 118 healthy controls were enrolled in this prospective cross-sectional study. The two groups were matched for age and sex. Atomic absorption spectrophotometry was used to measure serum zinc levels. The statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software. RESULTS The mean serum level of zinc in melasma patients and controls was 77.4±23.2 μg/dL and 82.2±23.9 μg/dL, respectively (P-value=.0001). Serum zinc deficiency was found in 45.8% and 23.7% of melasma patients and control subjects, respectively. A positive family history of melasma in first-degree relatives was present in 46 (39%) of the cases, and a history of taking oral contraceptive pill was found in 95 (81%) of women with melasma. The aggravating factors for melasma were stated as: sun exposure (11.1%), pregnancy (15.3%), nutrition (2.5%), oral contraceptive pills (18.6%), and emotional stress (5.9%). The malar and centrofacial patterns were seen in 3.4% and 72% of cases, respectively, whereas 24.6% of the patients had both centrofacial distribution and malar distribution, and there was no patient with mandibular pattern. Among patients with melasma, 20.3% had thyroid dysfunction, while in the control subjects, 8.4% had thyroid dysfunction (P=.001). CONCLUSION There is a significant relationship between low levels of zinc and melasma. Zinc deficiency may be involved in the pathogenesis of melasma. Also, treatment with oral zinc supplements can be tried in these patients to see the outcome. However, to make recommendations on screening for zinc deficiency in patients with melasma, future research of good methodological quality is needed.
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Saki N, Darayesh M, Heiran A. Comparing the efficacy of topical hydroquinone 2% versus intradermal tranexamic acid microinjections in treating melasma: a split-face controlled trial. J DERMATOL TREAT 2017; 29:405-410. [DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2017.1392476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Nasrin Saki
- Molecular Dermatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Dermatology Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Molecular Dermatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Dermatology Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Therapeutic Effects of Topical Tranexamic Acid in Comparison with Hydroquinone in Treatment of Women with Melasma. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2017; 7:417-424. [PMID: 28748406 PMCID: PMC5574746 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-017-0195-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Introduction Few studies have focused on therapeutic as well as side effects of tranexamic acid (TXA) as a topical drug compared to other topical drugs in treating melasma. The present study aimed to assess and compare the beneficial therapeutic effects and also side effects of local TXA in comparison with hydroquinone in treating women with melasma. Methods This randomized double-blinded clinical trial was performed on 60 women who suffered from melasma and were referred to the skin disorders clinic at the Rasoul-e-Akram hospital in Tehran in 2015. The patients were then randomly assigned via computerized randomization to two groups: group A received TXA%5 (topically twice a day for 12 weeks in the location of the melasma) and group B (received hydroquinone 2% with the same treatment order). Prior to intervention and at 12 weeks after intervention, the intensity and extension of melasma were assessed based on the Melasma Area and Severity Index (MASI) scoring method. Results The mean MASI score in both treatment groups decreased considerably after completion of treatment and was not significant between the two groups. No side effects were detected in group A, but 10% of those in group B complained of drug-related side effects including erythema and skin irritation (p = 0.131). Regarding the level of patient satisfaction, the patients in group A had a significantly higher level of satisfaction level of 33.3% compared with 6.7% in group B (p = 0.015) (Fig. 9). Multivariate linear regression modeling with the presence of age, history of systemic disorder, drug history, and family history of melasma demonstrated no difference in the mean MASI between the two groups. Conclusion Topical use of TXA significantly reduced both melanin level and MASI score. Given its high efficiency and low drug side effects, this regimen results in high patient satisfaction compared with topical hydroquinone. IRCT code: IRCT2016040627220N2.
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Mahjour M, Khoushabi A, Feyzabadi Z. The role of oligomenorrhea in melasma. Med Hypotheses 2017; 104:1-3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2017.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2017] [Accepted: 05/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Perper M, Eber AE, Fayne R, Verne SH, Magno RJ, Cervantes J, ALharbi M, ALOmair I, Alfuraih A, Nouri K. Tranexamic Acid in the Treatment of Melasma: A Review of the Literature. Am J Clin Dermatol 2017; 18:373-381. [PMID: 28283893 DOI: 10.1007/s40257-017-0263-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Melasma is a common acquired pigmentary disorder marked by irregular hyperpigmented macules or patches and most commonly occurs in women of darker skin color. It is a chronic often-relapsing condition that causes negative psychosocial effects in those affected. Current treatments such as hydroquinone, kojic acid, and retinoids, among others, demonstrate variable efficacy and side-effect profiles. We conducted a comprehensive literature review examining the use of tranexamic acid (TA), a well-known anti-fibrinolytic agent, in the treatment of melasma. TA delivered orally, topically, and through physical methods works via the inhibition of ultraviolet (UV)-induced plasmin activity in keratinocytes. Predefined search terms were entered into PubMed. Articles were then independently screened by two authors to include only those written in the English language and relating to human subjects with at least mild melasma. The search identified 28 articles, 15 of which met the criteria for full review. The review revealed that TA treatment for melasma is equally effective or more effective than other standard therapies and may induce fewer side effects. Our comprehensive review suggests that TA may be a promising treatment option for melasma because of its demonstrated effectiveness alone and in combination with other modalities as well as its limited side-effect profile.
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D'Elia MPB, Brandão MC, de Andrade Ramos BR, da Silva MG, Miot LDB, Dos Santos SEB, Miot HA. African ancestry is associated with facial melasma in women: a cross-sectional study. BMC MEDICAL GENETICS 2017; 18:17. [PMID: 28212612 PMCID: PMC5316149 DOI: 10.1186/s12881-017-0378-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2015] [Accepted: 02/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Background Melasma is a chronic acquired focal hypermelanosis affecting photoexposed areas, especially for women during fertile age. Several factors contribute to its development: sun exposure, sex steroids, medicines, and family history. Melanic pigmentation pathway discloses several SNPs in different populations. Here, we evaluated the association between genetic ancestry and facial melasma. Methods A cross-sectional study involving women with melasma and an age-matched control group from outpatients at FMB-Unesp, Botucatu-SP, Brazil was performed. DNA was extracted from oral mucosa swabs and ancestry determined by studying 61 INDELs. The genetic ancestry components were adjusted by other known risk factors by multiple logistic regression. Results We evaluated 119 women with facial melasma and 119 controls. Mean age was 39 ± 9 years. Mean age at beginning of disease was 27 ± 8 years. Pregnancy (40%), sun exposure (37%), and hormonal oral contraception (22%) were the most frequently reported melasma triggers. All subjects presented admixed ancestry, African and European genetic contributions were significantly different between cases and controls (respectively 10% vs 6%; 77% vs 82%; p < 0.05). African ancestry (OR = 1.04; 95% CI 1.01 to 1.07), first generation family history (OR = 3.04; 95% CI 1.56 to 5.94), low education level (OR = 4.04; 95% CI 1.56 to 5.94), and use of antidepressants by individuals with affected family members (OR = 6.15; 95% CI 1.13 to 33.37) were associated with melasma, independently of other known risk factors. Conclusions Facial melasma was independently associated with African ancestry in a highly admixed population. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12881-017-0378-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Taraz M, Niknam S, Ehsani AH. Tranexamic acid in treatment of melasma: A comprehensive review of clinical studies. Dermatol Ther 2017; 30. [DOI: 10.1111/dth.12465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2016] [Revised: 12/21/2016] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Mohammad Taraz
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy; Tehran University of Medical Sciences; Tehran Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics; Tehran University of Medical Sciences; Tehran Iran
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- Department of Dermatology; Razi Hospital, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences; Tehran Iran
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Lima EDA. Microneedling in facial recalcitrant melasma: report of a series of 22 cases. An Bras Dermatol 2016; 90:919-21. [PMID: 26734882 PMCID: PMC4689089 DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20154748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2015] [Accepted: 07/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Melasma is a chronic skin disorder that results in symmetrical, blotchy, brownish facial pigmentation. It is more common in women than in men, it generally starts between 20 and 40 years, and it can lead to considerable embarrassment and distress. The aims of this article is to evaluate the treatment with the microneedling method in 18 female and 4 male with recalcitrant melasma. All patients demonstrated good results. In conclusion, microneedles appears to be a promising therapeutic method for melasma.
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Barbosa AF, Silva KC, de Oliveira MC, de Carvalho MG, Sabaa Srur AU. Effects of Acmella oleracea methanolic extract and fractions on the tyrosinase enzyme. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjp.2016.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Etiopathogenetic factors, thyroid functions and thyroid autoimmunity in melasma patients. Postepy Dermatol Alergol 2016; 32:327-30. [PMID: 26759539 PMCID: PMC4692817 DOI: 10.5114/pdia.2015.54742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2014] [Accepted: 01/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Melasma is a common chronic, acquired pigmentation disorder with a significant impact on the quality of life of patients. AIM To investigate the etiopathogenetic factors, thyroid functions and thyroid autoimmunity in patients with melasma. MATERIAL AND METHODS Forty-five women with melasma and 45 age-matched healthy women were included in the study group. A detailed history was taken from the patients including triggering factors of melasma. Serum free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), anti-thyroglobulin (AbTG) and anti-thyroid peroxidase (Ab-TPO) were measured and thyroid ultrasonography was performed for each subject. RESULTS In 26.7% of patients, pregnancy, in 17.8%, oral contraceptive use and in 13.3%, intense sunlight exposure were the triggering factors. 17.8% of patients had a family history of melasma. FT4, TSH and AbTG levels were significantly higher in the patient group. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that a combination of factors including pregnancy, oral contraceptive use, sunlight and genetic factors often trigger melasma. Thyroid hormones and thyroid autoimmunity may also play a role in the pathogenesis which needs to be proven by further studies.
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Handel AC, Miot LDB, Miot HA. Melasma: a clinical and epidemiological review. An Bras Dermatol 2015; 89:771-82. [PMID: 25184917 PMCID: PMC4155956 DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20143063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 151] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2013] [Accepted: 09/20/2013] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Melasma is a chronic acquired hypermelanosis of the skin, characterized by irregular brown macules symmetrically distributed on sun-exposed areas of the body, particularly on the face. It is a common cause of demand for dermatological care that affects mainly women (especially during the menacme), and more pigmented phenotypes (Fitzpatrick skin types III-V). Due to its frequent facial involvement, the disease has an impact on the quality of life of patients. Its pathogeny is not yet completely understood, although there are some known triggering factors such as sun exposure, pregnancy, sexual hormones, inflammatory processes of the skin, use of cosmetics, steroids, and photosensitizing drugs. There is also a clear genetic predisposition, since over 40% of patients reported having relatives affected with the disease. In this manuscript, the authors discuss the main clinical and epidemiological aspects of melasma.
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista "Julio de Mesquita Filho", Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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Tamega ADA, Miot HA, Moço NP, Silva MG, Marques MEA, Miot LDB. Gene and protein expression of oestrogen-β and progesterone receptors in facial melasma and adjacent healthy skin in women. Int J Cosmet Sci 2014; 37:222-8. [PMID: 25439299 DOI: 10.1111/ics.12186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2014] [Accepted: 11/16/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Compare gene and protein expression for oestrogen receptor-β (ER-β) and progesterone receptor (PR) in facial melasma and adjacent healthy skin. METHODS A cross-sectional study including 42 women with facial melasma, conducted at the Dermatology Service of Botucatu Medical School of São Paulo State University, Brazil. Biopsies of the melasma skin were performed, together with healthy surrounding skin. The gene expression (real-time PCR) of the hormone receptors in the tissue was evaluated. Subsequently, skin fragments were immunostained for nuclear ER-β and PR, evaluated according to their HSCORE (epidermis) and percentage of staining per microscopic field (dermis). RESULTS Messenger RNA tissue expression for ER-β and PR showed no difference between melasma-affected skin fragments and the healthy perilesional areas (P > 0.2). Median nuclear epithelial expression for ER-β and PR was higher in lesioned skin (HSCORE 157 and 58) than in the healthy perilesional skin (HSCORE 97 and 19; P < 0.01), with no difference in dermal immunostaining. Nuclear histological expression for ER-β was associated to sun-induced melasma and negative familiar background; PR expression was associated to sun-induced melasma and darker phototypes. CONCLUSION No difference was observed in gene expression for oestrogen-β and progesterone receptors in melasma-affected skin compared with adjacent healthy skin. However, the higher protein expression of these receptors in melasma-affected epithelia suggests hormonal participation in the pathogenesis of this disease.
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- A de A Tamega
- Department of Dermatology and Radiotherapy of the Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University, Campus Universitário de Rubião Jr., 18618-970, Botucatu, Brazil
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Cestari TF, Dantas LP, Boza JC. Acquired hyperpigmentations. An Bras Dermatol 2014; 89:11-25. [PMID: 24626644 PMCID: PMC3938350 DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20142353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2012] [Accepted: 03/25/2013] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Cutaneous hyperpigmentations are frequent complaints, motivating around 8.5% of all
dermatological consultations in our country. They can be congenital, with different
patterns of inheritance, or acquired in consequence of skin problems, systemic
diseases or secondary to environmental factors. The vast majority of them are linked
to alterations on the pigment melanin, induced by different mechanisms. This review
will focus on the major acquired hyperpigmentations associated with increased
melanin, reviewing their mechanisms of action and possible preventive measures.
Particularly prominent aspects of diagnosis and therapy will be emphasized, with
focus on melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, periorbital pigmentation,
dermatosis papulosa nigra, phytophotodermatoses, flagellate dermatosis, erythema
dyschromicum perstans, cervical poikiloderma (Poikiloderma of Civatte), acanthosis
nigricans, cutaneous amyloidosis and reticulated confluent dermatitis
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- Tania Ferreira Cestari
- Rio Grande do Sul Federal University, Internal Medicine Department, Porto Alegre(RS), Brazil, PhD - Associate Professor at the Internal Medicine Department, at Rio Grande do Sul Federal University (UFRGS). Teaching Professor at the Child and Adolescent Health Sciences and the Surgical Post-Graduation Programs at Rio Grande do Sul Federal University (UFRGS). Chief of the Dermatology Department at Porto Alegre Clinics Hospital - Rio Grande do Sul Federal University (HCPA-UFRGS) - Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil
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- Rio Grande do Sul Federal University, Medical Sciences Post Graduation program, Porto AlegreRS, Brazil, MD, Dermatologist, MSc (in course) at the Medical Sciences Post Graduation program at Rio Grande do Sul Federal University (UFRGS) - Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil
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- Rio Grande do Sul Federal University, Child and Adolescent Health Sciences Post Graduation Program, Porto AlegreRS, Brazil, MD, Dermatologist, PhD (in course) at the Child and Adolescent Health Sciences Post Graduation Program at Rio Grande do Sul Federal University (UFRGS) - Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil
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Handel A, Lima P, Tonolli V, Miot L, Miot H. Risk factors for facial melasma in women: a case–control study. Br J Dermatol 2014; 171:588-94. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.13059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- A.C. Handel
- Department of Dermatology and Radiotherapy FMB‐UNESP Botucatu SP Brazil
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- Department of Dermatology and Radiotherapy FMB‐UNESP Botucatu SP Brazil
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- Department of Dermatology and Radiotherapy FMB‐UNESP Botucatu SP Brazil
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- Department of Dermatology and Radiotherapy FMB‐UNESP Botucatu SP Brazil
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- Department of Dermatology and Radiotherapy FMB‐UNESP Botucatu SP Brazil
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Brianezi G, Handel AC, Schmitt JV, Miot LDB, Miot HA. Changes in nuclear morphology and chromatin texture of basal keratinocytes in melasma. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2014; 29:809-12. [PMID: 24629163 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.12453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2013] [Accepted: 02/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The pathogenesis of melasma and the role of keratinocytes in disease development and maintenance are not completely understood. Dermal abnormalities, the expression of inflammatory mediators, growth factors, epithelial expression of melanocortin and sexual hormones receptors suggest that not only melanocytes, but entire epidermal melanin unit is involved in melasma physiopathology. OBJECTIVES To compare nuclear morphological features and chromatin texture between basal keratinocytes in facial melasma and adjacent normal skin. METHODS We took facial skin biopsies (2 mm melasma and adjacent normal skin) from women processed for haematoxylin and eosin. Thirty non-overlapping basal keratinocyte nuclei were segmented and descriptors of area, highest diameter, perimeter, circularity, pixel intensity, profilometric index (Ra) and fractal dimension were extracted using ImageJ software. RESULTS Basal keratinocyte nuclei from facial melasma epidermis displayed larger size, irregular shape, hyperpigmentation and chromatin heterogeneity by fractal dimension than perilesional skin. CONCLUSION Basal keratinocytes from facial melasma display changes in nuclear form and chromatin texture, suggesting that the phenotype differences between melasma and adjacent facial skin can result from complete epidermal melanin unit alterations, not just hypertrophic melanocytes.
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- Departamento de Patologia (TOXICAM), FMB-Unesp, Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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Morais OOD, Lemos ÉFL, Sousa MCDS, Gomes CM, Costa IMC, Paula CDRD. The use of ablative lasers in the treatment of facial melasma. An Bras Dermatol 2013; 88:238-42. [PMID: 23739704 PMCID: PMC3750887 DOI: 10.1590/s0365-05962013000200009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2012] [Accepted: 06/25/2012] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Melasma represents a pigmentary disorder that is difficult to treat. This study aims to broadly review the use of ablative lasers (Er:YAG and CO2) in the treatment of melasma, presenting the level of evidence of studies published to date. A total of 75 patients were enrolled in four case series studies (n=39), one controlled clinical trial (n=6) and one randomized controlled clinical trial (n=30). Studies on the Er:YAG laser showed better results with the use of short square-shaped pulses, which determined low rates of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and long-lasting maintenance of results. Likewise, studies on the CO2 laser proved the benefits of short pulse duration along with low-density energy. Post-treatment maintenance with the use of antipigmenting creams was necessary and effective to sustain long-term results. Ablative lasers may represent another useful and effective tool against melasma. Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and difficulty in sustaining long-term results still represent the main limitations to a broader use of ablative lasers. Based on actual evidence, the use of this technology should be restricted to patients with recalcitrant disease. Further studies will help establish optimal laser parameters and treatment regimens.
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AbstractThe majority of melanocytes originate from the neural crest cells (NCC) that migrate, spread on the whole embryo’s body to form elements of the nervous system and skeleton, endocrinal glands, muscles and melanocytes. Human melanocytes differentiate mainly from the cranial and trunk NCC. Although melanocyte development has traditionally been associated with the dorsally migrating trunk NCC, there is evidence that a part of melanocytes arise from cells migrating ventrally. The ventral NCC differentiate into neurons and glia of the ganglia or Schwann cells. It has been suggested that the precursors for Schwann cells differentiate into melanocytes. As melanoblasts travel through the dermis, they multiply, follow the process of differentiation and invade the forming human fetal epidermis up to third month. After birth, melanocytes lose the ability to proliferate, except the hair melanocytes that renew during the hair cycle. The localization of neural crest-derived melanocytes in non-cutaneous places e.g. eye (the choroid and stroma of the iris and the ciliary body), ear (cells of the vestibular organ, cochlear stria vascularis), meninges of the brain, heart seems to indicate that repertoire of melanocyte functions is much wider than we expected e.g. the protection of tissues from potentially harmful factors (e.g. free radicals, binding toxins), storage ions, and anti-inflammatory action.
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Fabbrocini G, De Vita V, Marasca C, Palmisano F, Monfrecola G. Salicylic acid for the treatment of melasma: new acquisitions for monitoring the clinical improvement. Skin Res Technol 2013; 19:466-73. [PMID: 23527534 DOI: 10.1111/srt.12070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The Melasma Area and Severity Index (MASI) and the Melasma Severity Score (MSS) are calculated on the basis of only a subjective clinical assessment. This raises the need to have an objective score, uniform in the evaluation by different clinicians. The purpose of this study was to establish if the images by Canfield Reveal Imager can be correlated to MASI score to better evaluate the clinical efficacy of salicylic acid 33% peeling in the treatment of melasma respect to the clinical observation. METHODS The study was a voluntary observational study. Twenty female patients affected with melasma, aged between 30 and 60 years, were included in the study. Treatment with salicylic acid 33% was performed once a month, for a total of four times. The dermatologist (Doc A) examined each patient's melasma areas using MASI score, at the face-to-face observation and at Reveal images evaluation during the first (T0) and the end point time (T4). Digital photographs were also evaluated by another experienced dermatologist (Doc B), who has never seen clinically the patients before and who evaluated MASI score by Reveal images at time T0 and T4. RESULTS Student's t-test and linear regression test were performed, showing statistically significant values comparing MASI score obtained by digital photo and MASI score obtained clinically. CONCLUSION The monitoring of the improvement by Reveal images can optimize the treatment approach and the efficacy of same dermocosmetics procedures can be revised following standard criteria.
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- Gabriella Fabbrocini
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Section of Dermatology, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy
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Miot HA, Brianezi G, Tamega ADA, Miot LDB. Techniques of digital image analysis for histological quantification of melanin. An Bras Dermatol 2013; 87:608-11. [PMID: 22892776 DOI: 10.1590/s0365-05962012000400014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2011] [Accepted: 02/14/2011] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Morphometric analysis of tissue melanin may quantitatively contribute to research on pigmentation disorders. The authors present three methods for image analysis, which allow for identification of melanin-equivalent pixels in the epidermis using Fontana-Masson stain and, therefore, for the calculation of its percentage in the different epidermal layers. Moreover, they discuss the main elements related to the analysis and the need for rigorous standardization of the process.
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- Hélio Amante Miot
- Department of Dermatology and Radiotherapy, School of Medicine of Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Cichorek M, Wachulska M, Stasiewicz A, Tymińska A. Skin melanocytes: biology and development. Postepy Dermatol Alergol 2013; 30:30-41. [PMID: 24278043 PMCID: PMC3834696 DOI: 10.5114/pdia.2013.33376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 339] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2012] [Revised: 08/15/2012] [Accepted: 10/24/2012] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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In the human skin, melanocytes are present in the epidermis and hair follicles. The basic features of these cells are the ability to melanin production and the origin from neural crest cells. This last element is important because there are other cells able to produce melanin but of different embryonic origin (pigmented epithelium of retina, some neurons, adipocytes). The life cycle of melanocyte consists of several steps including differentiation of melanocyte lineage/s from neural crest, migration and proliferation of melanoblasts, differentiation of melanoblasts into melanocytes, proliferation and maturation of melanocytes at the target places (activity of melanogenic enzymes, melanosome formation and transport to keratinocytes) and eventual cell death (hair melanocytes). Melanocytes of the epidermis and hair are cells sharing some common features but in general they form biologically different populations living in unique niches of the skin.
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- Mirosława Cichorek
- Department of Embryology, Medical University of Gdansk, Poland. Head: Mirosława Cichorek PhD
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Inhibitory effects of resveratrol analogs on mushroom tyrosinase activity. Molecules 2012; 17:11816-25. [PMID: 23047482 PMCID: PMC6268222 DOI: 10.3390/molecules171011816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2012] [Revised: 09/28/2012] [Accepted: 09/30/2012] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Skin pigmentation disorders typically involve an overproduction or uneven distribution of melanin, which results in skin spots. Resveratrol can inhibit tyrosinase, the active enzyme in the synthesis of melanin, but it does not inhibit the synthesis of melanin to an extent that enables its use alone as a skin whitening agent in pharmaceutical formulations, so its use as a coadjuvant in treatment of hyperpigmentation is suggested. Six resveratrol analogs were tested for tyrosinase inhibitory activity in vitro. Among the analogs tested, compound D was the most powerful tyrosinase inhibitor (IC(50) = 28.66 µg/mL), two times more active than resveratrol (IC(50) = 57.05 µg/mL), followed by the analogs A, E, B, F and C, respectively. This demonstrated that the hydroxylation at C4' on the phenolic ring was the molecular modification with most importance for the observed activity.
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Tamega ADA, Miot LDB, Bonfietti C, Gige TC, Marques MEA, Miot HA. Clinical patterns and epidemiological characteristics of facial melasma in Brazilian women. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2012; 27:151-6. [PMID: 22212073 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2011.04430.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- A de A Tamega
- Department of Dermatology, Sao Paulo State University, Botucatu Medical School, Unesp, Campus Universitário de Rubião, Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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Skin needling to enhance depigmenting serum penetration in the treatment of melasma. PLASTIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL 2011; 2011:158241. [PMID: 22567235 PMCID: PMC3335478 DOI: 10.1155/2011/158241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2010] [Revised: 01/20/2011] [Accepted: 02/15/2011] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Melasma is a common hypermelanotic disorder affecting the facial area which has a considerable psychological impact on the patient. Managing melasma is a difficult challenge that requires long-term treatment with a number of topical agents, such as rucinol and sophora-alpha. Aims. We aim to compare the combined treatment of skin needling and depigmenting serum with that using depigmenting serum alone in the treatment of melasma, in order to evaluate the use of microneedles as a means to enhance the drug's transdermal penetration. Methods. Twenty patients were treated with combined skin needling and depigmenting serum on one side of the face and with depigmenting serum alone on the other side. The outcome was evaluated periodically for up to two months using the Melasma Area Severity Index score and the Spectrocolorimeter X-Rite 968. Results. The side with combined treatment (skin needling + depigmenting serum) presented a statistically significant reduction in MASI score and luminosity index (L) levels compared to the side treated with depigmenting serum alone, and clinical symptoms were significantly improved. Conclusions. Our study suggests the potential use of combining skin needling with rucinol and sophora-alpha compounds to achieve better results in melasma treatment compared to rucinol and sophora-alpha alone.
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