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The area involved and time taken were recorded by the principal investigator and coinvestigator using BCSI and PCSI methods, respectively. The intensity of the pigmentation was recorded on a scale of 0-5. Melasma score = Area x Intensity of pigmentation. The difference in the total scores and time taken were analysed.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n A significant decrease (p<0.0003) in the total scores between baseline and first follow-up and baseline and second follow-up was observed in both methods. Similar to PCSI, BCSI was found to be sensitive to changes over time with treatment (p<0.0003). These p values were recalculated using Bonferroni corrections. 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