Surg Cosmet Dermatol. 2023;15(0):1-4
Exogenous ochronosis is a stigmatizing dermatosis characterized by asymptomatic, bluish-black, or grayish macules in photoexposed areas. Associated with the prolonged use of hydroquinone for the treatment of dyschromias, it has a broad therapeutic arsenal, but the results are unsatisfactory and/or costly. We report the case of a female patient with histologically proven exogenous ochronosis who underwent dermabrasion associated with the use of tretinoin and topical corticosteroids with surprising results after three months of follow-up to demonstrate the possibility of therapeutic success with a low-cost technique and an outpatient clinic procedure.
Keywords: Ochronosis; Therapeutics; Dermabrasion
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