Exogenous ochronosis in a Mexican-American woman.
Exogenous ochronosis resulting from the topical application of hydroquinone-containing bleaching creams has been reported to occur almost exclusively in black subjects, and only after use of high concentrations of hydroquinone (greater than 3 percent) for many years. A Mexican-American patient is described who experienced exogenous ochronosis after using 2 percent hydroquinone cream for less than six months.
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Division of Dermatology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7876.
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D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006873:Hydroquinones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008800:Mexico / Q000208:ethnology; D009794:Ochronosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000208:ethnology / Q000473:pathology; D012880:Skin Pigmentation / Q000187:drug effects; D014481:United States
D006873:Hydroquinones