Energy-based device treatment of melasma: An update and review of the literature.
Melasma is an acquired pigmentary disorder commonly seen in sun-exposed areas. Predominantly affecting women of childbearing age, melasma can be difficult to treat for many patients. A variety of options currently exist; however, definitive treatment remains elusive. This article provides a review of the current literature and examines in detail the various energy-based devices used to treat melasma.
a Dermatology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis , Missouri , USA.
Scott
S
Dunbar
b Dermatology, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen , New Jersey , USA.
David
D
Posnick
c Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey, Hackensack , New Jersey , USA.
Bradley
B
Bloom
d Hackensack UMC Palisades, North Bergen , New Jersey , USA.
Charles
C
Elias
e Walden University, Minneapolis , Minnesota , USA.
Patrick
P
Zito
f Director, Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey, Westwood , New Jersey , USA.
David J
DJ
Goldberg
D055011:Ablation Techniques; D006801:Humans; D062325:Intense Pulsed Light Therapy; D054025:Lasers, Dye / Q000627:therapeutic use; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008548:Melanosis / Q000628:therapy*
Laser; Melanosomes; Melasma; Q-Switch