Laser and Light-Based Therapies for Treating Melasma: An In-Depth Review
Laser and light-based therapies continue to evolve, with growing support for multimodal approaches that address the complex pathophysiology of melasma. Their advancement provides a nuanced approach to this challenging condition, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment plans and consideration of psychosocial impacts on patients.
Authors
- Maya Firsowicz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8870-7999)
- Mitchel P. Goldman
- Misha Zarbafian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6810-4215)
- Zainab Ridha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1325-1146)
- Payvand Kamrani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8077-0192)
- Kavita Darji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3320-837X)
Institutions
- Cosmetic Laser Dermatology (US)
- McGill University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Dermatologic Surgery
- Published
- 2025-09-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/dss.0000000000004878
- Primary Topic
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00