Korean J Dermatol.  1992 Jun;30(3):381-384.

Allergic contact dermatitis to hydroquinone in bleaching cream

• Lee JE
• Hahm JH

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.

Keyword

Allergic Contact Dermatitis; Hydroquinone

MeSH Terms

Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*
Female
Humans
Hyperpigmentation
Hypersensitivity
Patch Tests
Young Adult