Profile of melasma patients in dermatology and venerology outpatient clinic Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia

• Main Authors: Aprilin Krista Devi, Aprilin, Budi Utomo, Budi, Diah Mira Indramaya, Diah, Muhammad Yulianto Listiawan, Muhammad, Sawitri, Sawitri, Dwi Murtiastutik, Dwi, Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa, Cita
• Format: Article PeerReviewed
• Language: English; Indonesian; English; Indonesian
• Published: Sanglah General Hospital
• Subjects: R5-920 Medicine (General)
• Online Access: https://repository.unair.ac.id/125299/1/09.%20Artikel.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/125299/2/C-9%20Karil.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/125299/3/09.%20Tunitin.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/125299/7/09%20etik.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/125299/; https://balimedicaljournal.org/index.php/bmj/article/view/3182
• Institution: Universitas Airlangga

Abstract Background: Melasma is characterized by symmetrical brownish macules with well-defined borders. The etiology of melasma is still unknown, but factors that are thought to influence include genetic predisposition, ultraviolet radiation, hormonal factors, thyroid disorders, use of cosmetics,...