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Patient characteristics in the two groups
| Parameters | Group A (n) (%) | Group B (n) (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzpatrick skin type | |||
| III | 3 (10.3) | 1(3.3) | 0.046 |
| IV | 23 (79.4) | 18 (60) | |
| V | 3 (10.3) | 11 (36.7) | |
| Melasma pattern | |||
| Centrofacial | 12 (41.4) | 10 (33.3) | 0.523 |
| Malar | 17 (58.6) | 20 (66.7) | |
| Type of melasma | 3 (10) | ||
| Epidermal | 7 (24.2) | ||
| Dermal | 1 (3.4) | 1 (3.3) | 0.347 |
| Mixed | 21 (72.4) | 26 (86.7) |
