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Melasma in pregnancy: reduction of its appearance with the use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen

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Publisher:: Medicina Cutanea Ibero-Latinoamericana (Abarca J, 1987)
Source type:: Journal · study
Last checked:: 2026-11-10
URL:: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3312862/

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Evidence: In a placebo-controlled trial in pregnant women, daily application of a broad-spectrum SPF 10 sunscreen to the face from the second trimester through summer significantly reduced the appearance of melasma compared with placebo among the 30 women with good adherence (14 sunscreen, 16 placebo).