Key references: Melasma

Castanedo-Cazares JP, Hernandez-Blanco D, Carlos-Ortega B, Fuentes-Ahumada C, Torres-Alvarez B. Near-visible light and UV photoprotection in the treatment of melasma: a double-blind randomized trial. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 2014;30(1):35-42. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24313385
Lee AY. Recent progress in melasma pathogenesis. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res 2015;28(6):648-60. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26230865
Lee MC, Lin YF, Hu S, Huang YL, Chang SL, Cheng CY, et al. A split-face study: comparison of picosecond alexandrite laser and Q-switched Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of melasma in Asians. Lasers Med Sci 2018;33(8):1733-8. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29732522
So N, Rodriques M. Management of melasma: current recommendations. Opinions & progress in cosmetic dermatology 2020;1(1):23-6. https://www.cutis.com.au/post/opinions-progress-in-cosmetic-dermatology
Tran A, Nguyen D, Vaidya S. Melasma pathogenesis. Opinions & progress in cosmetic dermatology 2020;1(1):12-4. https://www.cutis.com.au/post/opinions-progress-in-cosmetic-dermatology
Wong CSM, Chan MWM, Shek SYN, Yeung CK, Chan HHL. Fractional 1064 nm Picosecond Laser in Treatment of Melasma and Skin Rejuvenation in Asians, A Prospective Study. Lasers Surg Med 2021. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33544930