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Review
. 1992 Apr;11(1):23-6.

Exogenous ochronosis

R F Martín  1 , J L Sánchez, A González, A Lugo-Somolinos, H Ruiz
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  • PMID: 1603931
Review

Exogenous ochronosis

R F Martín et al. P R Health Sci J. 1992 Apr.

Abstract

Exogenous ochronosis is a condition characterized by hyperpigmentation of the face secondary to the use of hydroquinone-containing bleaching creams. Histopathologically, it presents a collection of yellowish-brown (ochronotic) globules in the papillary dermis. Two cases of exogenous ochronosis are reported, followed by a review of the literature.

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