Intravenous vitamin C in the treatment of post-laser hyperpigmentation for melasma: A short report
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چکیده
Melasma is difficult to treat. Vitamin C, topical and by iontophoresis, has been shown to be useful. When lasers are used, there is a significant incidence of post-laser hyperpigmentation. There is no single established treatment for the latter. The case history of a 51-year-old Chinese woman is presented. Intravenous vitamin C appears to be useful in treating this complication.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy
دوره 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008