Department of Dermatology, RD Gardi Medical College, Ujjain
*Corresponding Author: Email: krishnendra_verma17@yahoo.co.in
Online published on 3 March, 2016.
Melasma is an acquired pigmentary disorder characterized by symmetrical hyper pigmented macules on the face.
To study the role of various etiological factors in the causation of melasma in female patients.
To find out the etiological factors of melasma in female patients attending Dermatology OPD of C.R.G.H. within 1 year by interviewing them.
Sixty -six female patients suffering from melasma, between the ages of 15–45 years, were enrolled in the study and detailed history of each patient was taken.
Etiological factors like sun exposure, pregnancy, contraceptive use, familial tendency, cosmetic use, stress and emotional factors play an important role in the development of melasma.
Melasma, chloasma, melanosomes, OCPs
