Allergic contact dermatitis to hydroquinone in bleaching cream.
- Author:
Ju Eun LEE
;
Jeong Hee HAHM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Allergic Contact Dermatitis;
Hydroquinone
- MeSH:
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*;
Female;
Humans;
Hyperpigmentation;
Hypersensitivity;
Patch Tests;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1992;30(3):381-384
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Bleaching creams containing hydroquinone are modestly effective in treating some cutane ous pigmentary disorders. Hydroquinone creams frequently cause mild irritant reactions and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, but rarely allergic reactions. A case of allergic contact dermatitis due to hydroquinone in a 21-year-old woman was confirmed by the patch test.
