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Assessing Impact Of Melasma On Quality Of Life Using Hi-melasqol Scale And Masi Score

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BackgroundMelasma is a persistent and recurrent pigmentation disorder. It is a skin condition that affects facial skin aesthetics and can lower self-esteem, causing emotional distress, which can lower a person's quality of life.5 AimCorrelation of melasma quality of life index (Hi-MELASQOL) in relation with melasma area severity index (MASI) and to analyze the different patterns and influence of melasma on life quality. Methods This was a cross-sectional study involving 100 subjects. Hi-MELASQOL questionnaire comprising of 10 items was used to assess the patients quality of life (QoL). MASI score was used to determine the severity of melasma. All the collected data were recorded, processed and statistically analyzed using Epi Info2000 and SPSS Inc 20.0.ResultsSignificant association was observed between the Hi-MELASQoL and MASI scores. It was evident that melasma had an adverse impact on the patients quality of life. Association between MASI Score and type of melasma had a p value<0.05 and hence showed a statistically significant association between them. However, association between Hi- MELASQOL Score (individually & total) and type of melasma was statistically insignificant. The most common type was centrofacial (71%) followed by malar (25%) and mandibular (5%). ConclusionThere was a significant impairment in the quality of life in our study population due to melasma as assessed by Hi-MELASQOL and MASI Score. Utilization of Hi-MELASQOL scale should be considered in evaluation of quality of life of patients affected with melasma.

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