Intravenous vitamin C in the treatment of post-laser hyperpigmentation for melasma: a short report.
Melasma is difficult to treat. Vitamin C, topical and by iontophoresis, has been shown to be useful. When lasers are used, there is a significant incidence of post-laser hyperpigmentation. There is no single established treatment for the latter. The case history of a 51-year-old Chinese woman is presented. Intravenous vitamin C appears to be useful in treating this complication.
Lee
Georgia Siow Kiang
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TLC Medical Practice, Singapore. tlcfc@singnet.com.sg
D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007478:Iontophoresis; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008548:Melanosis / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D008875:Middle Aged
D001205:Ascorbic Acid