Treatment of melasma in nonpregnant patients

SPF: sun protection factor; GA: glycolic acid; TCA: trichloroacetic acid.
* Mineral sunscreens containing iron oxide provide protection from visible light.
¶ Non-hydroquinone agents may be appropriate in patients who cannot tolerate or have demonstrated allergy to hydroquinone.
Δ Relapses are common during maintenance treatment and require resuming daily active treatment.