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Exogenous ochronosis – a diagnostic challenge
Author(s) -
Tan SiakKhim SK
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/j.1473-2165.2010.00529.x
Subject(s) - ochronosis , hydroquinone , dermatology , resorcinol , medicine , chemistry , organic chemistry
Summary Exogenous ochronosis has been reported worldwide following long‐term application of skin‐lightening creams that contain hydroquinone, phenol or resorcinol. This report documents six patients presenting in Singapore with greatly differing facial dyschromias and discusses the diagnostic difficulties.