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Abstract

Melasma is an acquired pigmentary disorder which currently has no definitive treatment. Although topical drugs containing hydroquinone are the basis of treatments, they are usually associated with recurrence. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of monotherapy with topical methimazole 5% versus combination of Q-Switched Nd: YAG Laser and topical methimazole 5% in patients with refractory melasma. A total of 27 women with refractory melasma were included. We applied topical methimazole 5% (once a day) with 3 passes of QSNd: YAG laser (Wavelength: 1064 nm, pulse energy: 750 mJ, fluence: 1.50  J/cm2 , spot size : 4*4 mm, hand piece: fractional, JEISYS company) for 6 sessions on the right half of the face, and topical methimazole 5% (once a day) on the left half of the face, for each patient. The treatment course was 12 weeks. Evaluation of effectiveness was done with the Physician Global Assessment (PGA), Patient Global Assessment (PtGA), Physician satisfaction (PS) and Patients satisfaction (PtS) and mMASI score. PGA, PtGA and PtS were not significantly different between the two groups at any time (P > 0.05). PS in the laser plus methimazole group was significantly better than methimazole group at 4th, 8th, and 12th weeks (P <0.05). The rate of PGA improvement in the combination group was significantly better than the monotherapy over time (P <0.001). The changes of mMASI score between the two groups did not significantly differ at any time (P > 0.05). There was no significant difference in the adverse events between two groups. Combination therapy with topical methimazole 5% and QSNY laser can be considered as an effective way to treat refractory melasma.

Biography

I am Dr Amir Mohammad Beyzaee, a medical graduate (MD) and researcher from Iran.  Since 2020, I have worked in several health care centers as a GP (general practitioner) and head of the health care center; and I have gained significant practical knowledge. As a researcher, I have been working in the dermatology field since 2018 and have worked on several research projects (15 publications, h-index: 3, citations: 31). I am a member of editorial team of Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (Online ISSN:1473-2165, IF:2.3) as an Associate Editor; and master of research and academic writing. I have complete fluency in English and relative fluency in the French language. I would be glad to cooperate with other researchers all over the world.