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	D G Diven, E B Smith, R A Pupo, M Lee
Journal	The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology (J Dermatol Surg Oncol) Vol. 16 Issue 11 Pg. 1018-22 (Nov 1990) ISSN: 0148-0812 [Print] United States
PMID	2246407 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Hydroquinones hydroquinone
Topics	Dermabrasion (methods) Female Humans Hydroquinones (adverse effects) Laser Therapy (methods) Middle Aged Ochronosis (chemically induced, surgery)

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