Melasma: The need for tailored photoprotection to improve clinical outcomes.

Daniel Morgado-CarrascoJaime Piquero-CasalsCorinne GrangerCarles Trullas Thierry Passeron

Published in: Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine (2022)

Due to the physiopathology of melasma, sunscreens should be broad-spectrum with high sun protection factor, and provide high protection against UVA1 and VL. Sunscreens should be cosmetically acceptable and leave no white residue. Tinted sunscreens are an excellent choice, as pigments can protect from HEVL and UVA1, and may provide camouflage, but they must offer colors that match the skin tone of each patient.

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