Bandara Manuji, Liyanage Achala
Internal Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, LKA.
Dermatology, University of Ruhuna, Galle, LKA.
Cureus. 2024 Aug 25;16(8):e67770. doi: 10.7759/cureus.67770. eCollection 2024 Aug.
Skin-depigmenting creams are on the rise, driven by societal pressures that equate fair skin with beauty, success, and happiness. This trend has led to many unregulated products being released on the market, causing various adverse effects on users. This case report examines five patients with nail hyperpigmentation following the use of skin-depigmenting creams containing hydroquinone (HQ). The findings from this case report showcase overlooked side effects of these widely used creams. Healthcare providers may be unfamiliar with the rare side effects of depigmenting creams, leading to misdiagnoses and unnecessary evaluations. Moreover, there is a pressing need for healthcare authorities to enhance regulation and for healthcare providers to be more vigilant in diagnosing presentations of nail hyperpigmentation. This case report provides valuable insights into the side effects of HQ-based creams as observed in the Asiatic population.
在将白皙皮肤等同于美丽、成功和幸福的社会压力推动下，皮肤美白霜的使用呈上升趋势。这一趋势导致许多未经监管的产品投放市场，对使用者造成各种不良影响。本病例报告研究了五名使用含对苯二酚（HQ）的皮肤美白霜后出现指甲色素沉着过度的患者。该病例报告的研究结果揭示了这些广泛使用的面霜被忽视的副作用。医疗保健提供者可能不熟悉美白霜的罕见副作用，从而导致误诊和不必要的检查。此外，医疗保健当局迫切需要加强监管，医疗保健提供者在诊断指甲色素沉着过度的表现时也需要更加警惕。本病例报告为在亚洲人群中观察到的基于HQ的面霜的副作用提供了有价值的见解。
