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- Title
Exogenous ochronosis in a Chinese patient: use of dermoscopy aids early diagnosis and selection of biopsy site.
- Authors
Liu, W C; Tey, H L; Lee, S S; Goh, B K; Liu, Wen Chun; Tey, Hong Liang; Lee, Joyce Siong See; Goh, Boon Kee
- Abstract
The diagnosis of exogenous ochronosis is often challenging and requires a high index of suspicion. Herein, we report a case of exogenous ochronosis in a Chinese patient. The condition was caused by the use of bleaching agents, including creams containing hydroquinone. We demonstrate the use of dermoscopy as an invaluable tool for the early recognition of the condition, as well as in the selection of an appropriate site for a skin biopsy.
- Publication
Singapore Medical Journal, 2014, Vol 55, Issue 1, pe1
- ISSN
0037-5675
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.11622/smedj.2014013