Ochronosis - Symptoms of Exogenous Ochronosis

Symptoms of Exogenous Ochronosis

Symptoms include:

  1. yellow-brown, banana-shaped fibers
  2. caviar-like papules
  3. brown-grey or blue-black hyperpigmentation

The majority of the lesions will be seen on areas of the body that get the most sun.

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