Cutaneous pseudolymphoma due to topical application of 4% hydroquinone cream for melasma

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2005 Aug;15(8):496-7.

Abstract

Cutaneous pseudolymphoma is an aggregate of mature or abnormal looking lymphocytes in the dermis, which clinically and /or histologically simulates lymphoma but has a benign course and outcome. Systemic drugs, especially anti-epileptics, are an important cause of cutaneous pseudolymphomas. Pseudolymphoma of the skin, secondary to topical drug application, is very rare. We report a case of cutaneous pseudolymphoma induced by local application of 4% hydroquinone cream to melasma over the cheeks.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Face
  • Humans
  • Hydroquinones / administration & dosage
  • Hydroquinones / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Melanosis / drug therapy*
  • Pseudolymphoma / chemically induced*
  • Pseudolymphoma / pathology
  • Skin Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology

Substances

  • Hydroquinones
  • hydroquinone