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resorcinol and Ochronosis

resorcinol has been researched along with Ochronosis in 3 studies

resorcinol: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in Merck Index, 9th ed, #7951
resorcinol : A benzenediol that is benzene dihydroxylated at positions 1 and 3.

Ochronosis: The yellowish discoloration of connective tissue due to deposition of HOMOGENTISIC ACID (a brown-black pigment). This is due to defects in the metabolism of PHENYLALANINE and TYROSINE. Ochronosis occurs in ALKAPTONURIA, but has also been associated with exposure to certain chemicals (e.g., PHENOL, trinitrophenol, BENZENE DERIVATIVES).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Exogenous ochronosis is clinically and histologically similar to its endogenous counterpart; however, it exhibits no systemic effects and is not an inherited disorder."2.41Exogenous ochronosis. An update on clinical features, causative agents and treatment options. ( Levin, CY; Maibach, H, 2001)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (66.67)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
THOMAS, AE1
GISBURN, MA1
Levin, CY1
Maibach, H1
Lawrence, N1
Bligard, CA1
Reed, R1
Perret, WJ1

Reviews

1 review available for resorcinol and Ochronosis

ArticleYear
Exogenous ochronosis. An update on clinical features, causative agents and treatment options.
    American journal of clinical dermatology, 2001, Volume: 2, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Caustics; Cosmetics; Cryotherapy; Derma

2001

Other Studies

2 other studies available for resorcinol and Ochronosis

ArticleYear
Exogenous ochronosis and myxoedema from resorcinol.
    The British journal of dermatology, 1961, Volume: 73

    Topics: Alkaptonuria; Humans; Myxedema; Ochronosis; Resorcinols

1961
Exogenous ochronosis in the United States.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1988, Volume: 18, Issue:5 Pt 2

    Topics: Adult; Female; Humans; Hydroquinones; Male; Middle Aged; Ochronosis; Phenol; Phenols; Resorcinols; S

1988