A Clinical Study of Hydroquinone Reaction in Skin Bleaching in Ghana

Abstract

A clinical study was conducted among 35 subjects who were seen at the Dermatology Out-patient Clinic at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Accra. with adverse skin reactions following the use of topical bleaching agents. Hydroquinone-containing preparations were found to be the most commonly used agents. Ochronosis and colloid millia were the main clinical findings and their distribution suggested a photocontact reaction.