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Medical Conditions - Exogenous Ochronosis

Exogenous ochronosis is a brown, black discoloration that occurs due to the accumulation of homogentisic acid in the skin. It is caused due to the long-term application of a cream containing hydroquinone. It is treated by dermabrasion.

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Ochronosis - An Insight

This article deals with pieces of information about ochronosis, a skin disorder causing bluish-black skin discoloration. Read below to get more details.

4 min readOctober 27, 2023