The role of sunscreen in melasma and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation

• Main Authors: Sakeena Fatima (Author), Taylor Braunberger (Author), Tasneem F Mohammad (Author), Indermeet Kohli (Author), Iltefat H Hamzavi (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Photosensitive conditions such as melasma and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) are exacerbated by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays and visible light making sunscreen use an essential component of treatment. This is especially true in skin of color patients who are less likely to use photopr...