Peeling químico no tratamento de melasma e suas contribuições para a autoestima feminina

Abstract

Melasma is caused by a frequent and usually symmetrical pigmentation disorder, characterized by hyperpigmented, irregular and well-defined spots, especially affecting the facial region of women, which causes great damage to their quality of life and consequent self-esteem. Its etiopathogenesis is still not well understood. As a general objective, this study sought to analyze chemical peeling as a method of treating facial Melasma and its impact on women's self-esteem. As specific objectives, this study aimed to discuss the definition of melasma, its pathogenesis and treatment; describe the chemical peeling techniques used to treat melasma; and discuss the impacts of melasma on women's self-esteem. Regarding the methodological procedures, depending on the problem to be investigated, this work is a qualitative study, regarding the objectives the research is exploratory and regarding the technical procedures the research is of the bibliographic type and was carried out through information research on websites, books and scientific articles by renowned authors. Sun exposure is an important triggering factor, but a relationship with hormonal and vascular factors, genetic predisposition and correlation with tyrosinase-related proteins has also been observed. The treatment of melasma is difficult due to its refractory nature and, in this sense, its treatment aims to prevent or reduce hyperchromia, with the fewest possible adverse effects. The studies were analyzed together and as a result, it was observed that the different types of chemical peeling are highly effective for the treatment of melasma and, in this process, different substances can be used to have the desired effect. It is concluded that melasma causes a decrease in self-esteem and psychosocial problems in women and the treatment of chemical peeling has shown to be increasingly effective and capable of reducing the hyperchromia that occurs due to the change in skin pigmentation. Therefore, it is necessary that the treatment of melasma is carried out in the best way and as soon as possible, since the damage caused to people is great.