IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-9-1-23746 Original Research Paper Exogenous Ochronosis- A Case Report Desai Dr. Shilpi Sahu Dr. January 2020 9 1 01 02 ABSTRACT

Ochronosis is rare disease portraying speckled and dispersed hyper pigmentation symmetrically over face, neck and areas exposed to sunlight. There are 2 types: Endogenous ochronosis with alkaptonuria and Exogenous which is localized and commonly caused by topical application of hydroquinine cream. Exogenous ochronosis typically presents with characteristic blue–black hyper pigmentation of skin clinching clinical diagnosis. We reported Exogenous Ochronosis in 44 year old female with history of topical application of bleaching agents for prolonged duration