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Review
. 2007;18(1):5-9.
doi: 10.1080/09546630601028778.

Melasma and its impact on health-related quality of life in Hispanic women

Manjiri D Pawaskar  1 , Parth Parikh, Tania Markowski, Amy J McMichael, Steven R Feldman, Rajesh Balkrishnan
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Melasma and its impact on health-related quality of life in Hispanic women

Manjiri D Pawaskar et al. J Dermatolog Treat. 2007.
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Abstract

Objectives: Melasma poses a substantial emotional and psychosocial burden on patients. Even though melasma is prevalent in Hispanic women, its impact on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) has been under-reported. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the impact of melasma on the HRQOL of Hispanic women.

Methods: An extensive literature review of articles published in English and Spanish over the last 15 years (1991-2006) was conducted. The search terms used to obtain relevant information were 'melasma', 'women', 'health-related quality of life', HRQOL', 'treatment', 'Hispanic', and 'Latino'. Specific issues covered include HRQOL issues in melasma, instruments used and treatment modalities available for melasma.

Results: The literature search revealed that melasma has a deleterious impact on the HRQOL. It severely affects social life, emotional well-being, physical health and money matters in Hispanic women.

Conclusion: Patient education, awareness and counseling are needed to improve HRQOL outcomes.

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