Siak-Khim Sk Tan1. 1. The DRx Clinic , 302 Orchard Road #16-01, Tong Building , Singapore, 238862 Singapore.
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.
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.
Authors: Prachi A Bhattar; Vijay P Zawar; Kiran V Godse; Sharmila P Patil; Nitin J Nadkarni; Manjyot M Gautam Journal: Indian J Dermatol Date: 2015 Nov-Dec Impact factor: 1.494