Intravenous vitamin C in the treatment of post-laser hyperpigmentation for melasma: a short report
Lee, G.Siow.Kiang.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy 10(4): 234-236
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1476-4172 PMID: 18830869 Document Number: 618747
Melasma is difficult to treat. Vitamin C, topical and by iontophoresis, has been shown to be useful. When lasers are used, there is a significant incidence of post-laser hyperpigmentation. There is no single established treatment for the latter. The case history of a 51-year-old Chinese woman is presented. Intravenous vitamin C appears to be useful in treating this complication.
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