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Clinical patterns of Melasma as observed in this study.
| Clinical patterns of Melasma | Definition | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Centrofacial | Pigmentation on cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose, and chin | 48 (71.6%) |
| (2) Malar | Pigmentation present only on cheeks and nose | 18 (26.8%) |
| (3) Mandibular | Pigmentation on ramus of the mandible | 1 (1.4%) |
