Self-Esteem, Depression, Anxiety and Quality of Life in Patients with Melasma Living in a Sunny Mediterranean Area: Results from a Prospective Cross-Sectional Study

• Main Authors: Eftychia Platsidaki (Author), Vasiliki Efstathiou (Author), Vasiliki Markantoni (Author), Anargyros Kouris (Author), Georgios Kontochristopoulos (Author), Electra Nikolaidou (Author), Dimitrios Rigopoulos (Author), Alexandros Stratigos (Author), Stamatios Gregoriou (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Introduction Melasma is a common acquired disorder of hyperpigmentation and has a significant effect on quality of life. The aim of this prospective cross-sectional study was to assess the effect of melasma on depression, social anxiety and self-esteem in the Greek population. Methods The s...