Cross-sectional observational study describes dermoscopic features of melasma in a North Indian population, indicating diagnostic and therapeutic value.
Key Points
This study aims to describe the dermoscopic features of melasma and analyze findings in relation to clinical parameters, pigment depth, and quality of life outcomes.
Observational cross-sectional study with 119 patients diagnosed with melasma.
Participants underwent dermoscopy, Wood's lamp examination, mMASI scoring, and quality of life assessment using Hi-MelasQoL.
Data on dermoscopic features were systematically collected and analyzed.
97.5% of participants exhibited globules as a prominent dermoscopic feature.
A mean mMASI score of 4.25 indicates moderate disease severity, with a strong correlation to quality of life scores (Spearman’s rho = 0.74, p < 0.001).
Telangiectasias were noted in 51.3% of cases, highlighting the vascular aspect of melasma.