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Histological classification of melasma with reflectance confocal microscopy: a pilot study in Chinese patients

Huaxu Liu, Yan Lin, Xiaojuan Nie, Shengli Chen, Xuechao Chen, Benqing Shi, Hongqing Tian, Zhongxiang Shi, Meiling Yu, Dizhan Zhang,

Skin Research and Technology · 2011 · 37 citations · 11 references

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Abstract

RCM in vivo analysis shows complete coherence with histopathology results, which could be an alternative for the classification of melasma, and based on the results of RCM imaging, melasma is classified into two major types: the epidermal type and mixed type.

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Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Criteria for Squamous Cell Carcinomas and Actinic Keratoses

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