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Hydroquinone‐induced ochronosis—light and electron‐microscopic features
Author(s) -
TIDMAN M.J.,
HORTON J.J.,
MACDONALD D.M.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
clinical and experimental dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1365-2230
pISSN - 0307-6938
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2230.1986.tb00452.x
Subject(s) - ochronosis , alkaptonuria , hydroquinone , ultrastructure , dermatology , pathology , chemistry , materials science , medicine , organic chemistry
Summary A case of dermal ochronosis associated with the topical application of a hydroquinone‐containing preparation is reported. The histological and ultrastructural features show a marked similarity to the ochronotic deposits of alkaptonuria.