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Research Article

Exogenous ochronosis – successful outcome after treatment with Q-switched Nd:YAG laser

Pages 274-278 | Received 11 Jun 2012, Accepted 03 Dec 2012, Published online: 06 Mar 2013
 

Abstract

Background: Exogenous ochronosis (EO), a disfiguring cutaneous complication of topical hydroquinone use, is difficult to treat. There are few reports of successful outcomes following treatment with different modalities. Objective: We assessed the results of treatment of EO with the Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. Material and methods: Patients with histologically-confirmed EO were treated with the Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. Results and conclusion: Q-switched Nd:YAG laser treatment appears to be effective in reducing the dyschromia of EO.

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