Evaluating the quality of life among melasma patients using the MELASQoL scale: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

According to the literature, pigmentary disorders have a significantly negative impact on a person's health-related quality of life. Moreover, among pigmentary disorders, incidence of melasma ranks high. The Melasma Area and Severity Index (MASI) is the scale that is generally used to evaluate a melasma-affected area and its severity. However, the relationship between the MASI and Melasma Quality of Life (MELASQoL) scores, as well as the impact of melasma on patients' quality of life, remain unclear.

Objectives

To explore the influence of melasma on patients' lives, analyze the relationship between the MASI and MELASQoL scores, and identify the factors that may be influencing the quality of life of patients with melasma.

Methods

Two reviewers independently

SUBMITTER: Zhu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8794204 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature