How can I treat Exogenous Ochronosis?

[Bnuggz]

I am 100% sure I have Exogenous Ochronosis on my face from the use of hydroquonine.  All of the research that I have found says that it's very difficult to treat, but that laser surgery has shown some significant improvements in treating it.  Currently I am treating it with lemon juice, meladerm (because it has no hydroquonine in it)  and flaxeed oil.  I know getting the chemical burn to completely fade will take time, but currently my only concern is whether or not I am making any progress.  I know it is not getting any worse.  The hyperpigmentation was very severe and I have had this mark on my face for over 7 months now. I have for the first time in a long time been able to avoid the sun for two weeks straight, so the slight improvements I think I may be seeing have to do with my overall paler complexion.  I will not have any health insurance for the next 6-7 weeks, so before I set out to get laser surgery, I am hoping get this hyperpigmentation to fade, or peel as much as possible if possible with whatever will treat it best.

Are there any doctors on here who have experience treating Exogenous Ochronosis, and if so what is the best approach for my situation?


This discussion is related to nair burn on face.

[ssulli3]

I have this same horrible condition.  I was using hydroquinone over 5 years off and on.  the 30 dermatologists I went to never knew anything! I may have well went to a hair dresser to help my face.  I feared laser or peels would make it worse, but if you all had positive treatments I'm willing to try it.  How long after these treatments did your faces stay in good condition?  I'm worried about long term affects.

[llli]

Hi，
Wu have used 5% HQ for 28 days, but the last two days I was mostly under sun, since then I have a big dark brown patch on my face. Pls tell me any way to get rid of it, please.

[llli]

Pls tell me more about steriod injection, how many times you have done?

[llli]

Can you tell me which dermatologist you went? Since I have the same problem . Pls tell me

[monina78]

Hello, I read your comment, i've  had melasma for 8 years ago, I've read about hidroquinone and the problem for healthy, and ochronosis,  and really is so difficult to live with this problem in the face, creams, serum, i dont want to do peeling or laser because is so delicate, i want to know more about your mother's problem, thanks ...this is my email if you can give me more information ...***@****

[newyork2014]

I just came across your post, i am servering from exogenous ochronosis on the hands, the worst possible part of the body. Are you still conducting this trial? If so, pls contact me ***@**** or 347.320.6270

Thank you