Rapid repigmentation after depigmentation therapy: vitiligo treated with monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone.

Reference

(1996). Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 37(2), 96-98.

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Abstract

Repigmentation occurred within a few weeks of discontinuing successful depigmentation therapy with monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone, in a patient with extensive vitiligo. Patients undertaking depigmentation therapy should be warned that this may occur. The mechanism is unknown.

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DOI

10.1111/j.1440-0960.1996.tb01014.x

Keywords

Humans, Facial Dermatoses, Vitiligo, Recurrence, Hydroquinones, Skin Pigmentation, PUVA Therapy, Adult, Male, Clinical Research, 1103 Clinical Sciences, 1114 Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine

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