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Pigmented Rings With Central Clearing: A Dermoscopic Feature of Melasma.

N. Punchihewa,Bianca Sanabria,3 Authors,Michelle Rodrigues

2025 · DOI: 10.1111/ajd.14549
Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 0 Citations

TLDR

This study aimed to introduce and evaluate a novel dermoscopic feature, pigmented rings with central clearing (PRCC), in aiding the diagnosis of melasma and distinguishing it from similar conditions.

Abstract

Melasma, a challenging pigmentary disorder affecting the face, often poses diagnostic difficulties due to its similarity to numerous other conditions. This study aimed to introduce and evaluate a novel dermoscopic feature, pigmented rings with central clearing (PRCC), in aiding the diagnosis of melasma and distinguishing it from similar conditions.

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