Nidhal Kadhum Malik 1 , Prof. Dr. Methaq Mutar Mahdi Al-Sultani2 1,2 Department of Physics, College of Education for Girls, Al Kufa University.
*Corresponding Author::Nidalk.ahussein@student.uokufa.edu.iq
Received 16 Apr. 2025, Accepted 8 Jul. 2025, published 30 Dec. 2025.
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Melasma is a common skin condition that results from an imbalance in melanin production. This imbalance causes the appearance of dark, symmetrical patches on areas of the skin that are often exposed to sunlight, especially the face. These patches are usually brown to gray-black in color and have irregular borders. Among the different treatment options available, laser therapy has shown promising results. In this study, the Spectra VRM III laser, which operates at a wavelength of 1064 nm, was used to treat melasma. The laser helps reduce pigmentation by breaking down the excess melanin that accumulates in the skin. The success of laser treatment depends on several physical factors, including the melanin absorption coefficient, the refractive index, and the scattering coefficient. The findings indicate that as melasma becomes deeper in the skin layers, the absorption of the laser energy decreases, which lowers the laser’s ability to inhibit melanin production. This leads to the need for more treatment sessions and suggests that deeper melasma cases may require a longer and more complex approach. Understanding how these physical properties interact with laser treatment can help improve outcomes and tailor treatment plans to individual cases.
melasma, laser, scattering coefficient, absorption coefficient, melasma depth
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