Review Article
Year: 2023 | Month: August | Volume: 10 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 30-34
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20230805
Melasma: A Homoeopathic Approach
Dr. Sreevidhya JS1, Tummala Aarathi Reddy2, K. Keerthana3, D. Prasanna Lakshmi4
1Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, MNR Homoeopathic Medical College and hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana, India
2Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, MNR Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital Sangareddy, Telangana, India
3Intern, BHMS, MNR Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana, India
4Intern, BHMS, MNR Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana, India
Corresponding Author: K. Keerthana
ABSTRACT
Melasma is an acquired pigmentary disorder. Its Pathogenesis is complex and involves the interplay of various factors, such as genetic predisposition, UV radiations, hormonal factors & drugs. It is characterized by symmetrical hyperpigmented macules on face. Tropical bleaching agents, chemical peels have been shown to provide only minimal improvement in condition. It can generally affect a patient’s quality of life by causing embarrassment, fear of negative appraisal, frustration by discoloration.
There are numerous effective homoeopathic treatments for melasma, but the choice is specific to the patient and takes into account both the patient's physical and mental symptoms. Homoeopathy has an individualistic and holistic approach prescription according to a different type of clinical presentation of cases.
Keywords: Hyperpigmentation, Melasma, Pigmentary disorders, Chloasma, Homoeopathy.
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