Use of dermoscopy for diagnosis of exogenous ochronosis

• Published in: Anais brasileiros de dermatología Vol. 86; no. 4 Suppl 1; pp. S31 - S34
• Main Authors: Romero, Sandra Adolfina Reyes, Pereira, Priscilla Maria Rodrigues, Mariano, Adriana Valkiria de Oliveira, Francesconi, Fábio, Francesconi, Valeska Albuquerque
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Portuguese
• Published: Brazil 01.07.2011
• Subjects: Adult; Dermatologic Agents - adverse effects; Dermoscopy; Facial Dermatoses - chemically induced; Facial Dermatoses - diagnosis; Female; Humans; Hydroquinones - adverse effects; Hyperpigmentation - diagnosis; Middle Aged; Ochronosis - chemically induced; Ochronosis - diagnosis

Exogenous ochronosis consists of chronic hyperpigmentation of areas previously treated with topical agents such as hydroquinone, resorcinol, antimalarials and phenol. Early diagnosis allows to promptly suspend the causative agent and it is imperative since the available therapeutic options are scarc...