title: Hydroquinone-induced localized exogenous ochronosis treated with dermabrasion and CO2 laser.
abstract: Exogenous localized ochronosis can result from the repeated use of hydroquinone-containing creams, many of which are available over the counter. We report a case that was managed by dermabrasion and CO2 laser. The incidence and proposed etiologies of hydroquinone-induced exogenous ochronosis are reviewed.
authors: Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.
authors: D G
authors: DG
authors: Diven
authors: E B
authors: EB
authors: Smith
authors: R A
authors: RA
authors: Pupo
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Lee
mesh_terms: D003869:Dermabrasion / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006873:Hydroquinones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009794:Ochronosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D006873:Hydroquinones; C031927:hydroquinone