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Exogenous Ochronosis with Use of Low Potency Hydroquinone in A Caucasian Patient

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Exogenous ochronosis is a rare condition of paradoxical skin darkening seen with use of the skin lightening agent hydroquinone.Incidence has been highest in patients with darker skin types, prolonged use, and higher concentration treatment, but has been reported with low dose (2%) as well.Here we present a rare case of exogenous ochronosis, with resultant skin and nail hyperpigmentation, occurring in a Caucasian female using 3% hydroquinone cream over an eighteen-month period.

Source: Journal of Dermatology Research and Therapy

DOI: 10.23937/2469-5750/1510003

Authors: Maxfield Luke, Gaston David A

Institutions: Florida State University, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Language: English

Topic: melanin and skin pigmentation

Subfield: Cell Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W2585412901