Nail discoloration after use of hydroquinone
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INTRODUCTION Hydroquinone is the best studied andmost widely used topical depigmenting agent, and represents the gold standard for treatment of disorders of pigmentation. Although ochronosis is a known sequela of long-term hydroquinone use, pigmentation of the nails is rarely a reported side effect. We present a case of identical twins who developed hyperpigmentation of identical nails after the use of a compounded cream containing 10% hydroquinone and 0.05% tretinoin to improve facial dyschromia.
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