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abstract fixed drug eruption (fde) is a unique type of cutaneous drug reaction that typically recurs in the identical locations on re-exposure to the attributed drug. fde is characterized by the appearance of a single or multiple sharply demarcated violaceous erythematous plaques which heal with residual hyperpigmentation. a 27-year-old woman presented with multiple dark patches over her eyelid...

Gingival hyperpigmentation and the condition known as gummy smile are very common dental cosmetic problems. Gingival hyperpigmentation arises due to the excess presence of melanin in certain regions of the gums. In the case of gummy smile, more than the required amount of gingival tissue is exposed upon smiling. An aesthetically pleasing smile should expose only a negligible amount of gingival ...

A 55-year-old white woman receiving peginterferon alfa2a (180 mg) and ribavirin (1200 mg) combination therapy for hepatitis C virus (HCV; genotype 1b) infection complained of a burning sensation and discomfort in her tongue in the second month, and tongue hyperpigmentation in the fourth month of the therapy. Physical examination revealed hyperpigmentation on the lateral and dorsal parts of the ...

BACKGROUND Axillary hyperpigmentation is a frequent cause of cosmetic consultations in dark-skinned women from tropical areas, including Latin America. Currently, there is no widely accepted treatment for the disorder, but it is usually treated with bleaching agents because it is considered a variant of inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of niac...

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after acne can be as troublesome as the acne itself. Hydroquinone, a tyrosinase inhibitor, in a 4% cream can be used safely twice daily for up to 6 months to treat post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The efficacy of this treatment can be enhanced by using a retinoid nightly and a mid-potent steroid, which is applied twice daily for 2 weeks, then at weekends ...