Table 2.
Pigmentation Distribution and Darkness Severity of Melasma Before Treatment
| Score | Area of Involvement, n (%) | Darkness Severity, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||
| Frontal Region | 2 (7.41) | 4 (14.81) |
| Buccal Region | 1 (3.70) | 3 (11.11) |
| Mental Region | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| 2 | ||
| Frontal Region | 2 (7.41) | 1 (3.70) |
| Buccal Region | 3 (11.11) | 13 (48.15) |
| Mental Region | 0 (0) | 1 (3.70) |
| 3 | ||
| Frontal Region | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Buccal Region | 5 (18.52) | 11 (40.74) |
| Mental Region | 1 (3.70) | 0 (0) |
| 4 | ||
| Frontal Region | 0 | 0 (0) |
| Buccal Region | 8 (29.63) | 0 (0) |
| Mental Region | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| 5 | ||
| Frontal Region | 0 (0) | -- |
| Buccal Region | 9 (33.33) | -- |
| Mental Region | 0 (0) | -- |
| 6 | ||
| Frontal Region | 1 (3.70) | -- |
| Buccal Region | 1 (3.70) | -- |
| Mental Region | 0 (0) | -- |
Abbreviations: n, number of patients; %, percentage.