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oxybenzone and Hyperpigmentation

oxybenzone has been researched along with Hyperpigmentation in 1 studies

oxybenzone : A hydroxybenzophenone that is benzophenone which is substituted at the 2- and 4-positions of one of the benzene rings by hydroxy and methoxy groups respectively.

Hyperpigmentation: Excessive pigmentation of the skin, usually as a result of increased epidermal or dermal melanin pigmentation, hypermelanosis. Hyperpigmentation can be localized or generalized. The condition may arise from exposure to light, chemicals or other substances, or from a primary metabolic imbalance.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We describe a 63-year-old Hispanic woman who developed exogenous ochronosis lesions on her face after using topical bleaching creams containing hydroquinone, 2% to 3%, and oxybenzone, 2%, for several years."3.76Dermoscopic and reflectance confocal microscopic features of exogenous ochronosis. ( Gil, I; Herrero-González, JE; Lloreta, J; Martínez-Escala, E; Puig, S; Pujol, RM; Segura, S; Vélez, M, 2010)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Gil, I1
Segura, S1
Martínez-Escala, E1
Lloreta, J1
Puig, S1
Vélez, M1
Pujol, RM1
Herrero-González, JE1

Other Studies

1 other study available for oxybenzone and Hyperpigmentation

ArticleYear
Dermoscopic and reflectance confocal microscopic features of exogenous ochronosis.
    Archives of dermatology, 2010, Volume: 146, Issue:9

    Topics: Benzophenones; Biopsy, Needle; Cosmetics; Dermoscopy; Facial Dermatoses; Female; Follow-Up Studies;

2010