Vitiligo and Melasma: A Psychosocio-Cosmetic Challenge in Context of South Asian Countries

Abstract

Vitligo and melasma are acquired pigmentary disorder of the skin and also the leading cause for dermatologist consultation in South Asian countries like Nepal. Vitiligo vulgaris and melasma are common examples for depigmentary and hyperpigmentary conditions respectively. Even with the presence of multiple proven medical, surgical and combined modalities of managing them the challenges in South Asian countries with Fitzpatrick skin types III-V are the psychosocio-cosmetic morbidities associated with them.