Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
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Kaliaperumal Karthikeyan

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  Melasma and Hypothyroidism: Conflicting Coexistence?
  Author(s): Shamma Aboobacker, Kaliaperumal Karthikeyan Shamma Aboobacker, Kaliaperumal Karthikeyan
  
  Introduction: The most striking concern with regard to melasma is the resultant cosmetic and social stigma, thereby procuring a prompt therapeutic approach. This study aims at correlating thyroidal etiology in terms of proportion affected and presentation of melasma in relation to non-thyroidal etiology. Methodology: An analytical cross sectional study was carried out evaluating thyroid status in melasma patients. Results: A total of 103 cases, aged 20-60 years with F:M ratio of 7.6:1 showed hypothyroidism in 25 patients; of which 4 were newly diagnosed and 8 subclinical. Presentation of melasma in hypothyroid cases showed dermal preponderance and higher MASI. Conclusion: Hypothyroidism accounts for a considerable proportion of melasma that suggests an evaluation of hormonal profile is essential i.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9554.1000429

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