Clinical and Dermoscopic Evaluation of Periorbital Melanosis and Its Psychological Impact and Effect on Quality of Life: A Descriptive Study

POM has a complex etiology with multiple underlying mechanisms. Thorough clinical assessment enables accurate diagnosis and a targeted treatment approach. Thus, unnecessary medications and procedures can be avoided by first understanding the underlying pathophysiology. Further studies are warranted in the Indian population with POM, as the skin type, demography, and socioeconomic status are diverse. Various proposed classifications are available but do not cater to the Indian skin type; hence, further research is due.