Table 2 Melasma history and clinical data of melasma patients.
Characteristics | No. of melasma patients (n = 78) |
|---|---|
Mean age of onset of melasma ± SD (years) | 38.3 ± 9.2 |
Predisposing factors for melasma | |
- Sun exposure - Oral contraceptive pill - Pregnancy - Sun-exposure due to occupation - Sun-exposure due to sport | 73 (93.6%) 11 (14.1%) 10 (12.8%) 9 (11.5%) 4 (5.1%) |
Have family members with melasma | 42 (53.8%) |
The mean score on disease activity (MASI) | 14.8 ranging from 1.2-42 |
The main topical treatment patients received | |
- Hydroquinone - Sunscreen - Retinoic acid - Azalaic acid - Steroid | 74 (94.9%) 71 (91%) 65 (83.3%) 56 (71.8%) 41 (53.6%) |
Mean duration of treatment ± SD (years) | 5.5 ± 6.2 |