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Clinicodemographic characteristics of study subjects
| TA group | HQ group | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| ≤30 | 13 (26) | 17 (34) |
| 31–40 | 24 (48) | 18 (36) |
| 41–50 | 11 (22) | 13 (26) |
| >50 | 2 (4) | 2 (4) |
| Mean age (years) | 35.86±7.51 | 36.32±7.65 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 10 | 6 |
| Female | 40 | 44 |
| Type of melasma | ||
| Dermal | 07 (14) | 08 (16) |
| Epidermal | 09 (18) | 13 (26) |
| Mixed | 34 (68) | 29 (58) |
| Fitzpatrick skin type | ||
| III | 02 (04) | 02 (04) |
| IV | 26 (52) | 24 (48) |
| V | 22 (44) | 24 (48) |
Figures in parentheses indicate percentages.
