The Japanese Journal of Dermatology
Online ISSN : 1346-8146
Print ISSN : 0021-499X
ISSN-L : 0021-499X
Committee Report
The Second Epidemiology Report of Rhododenol-induced Leukoderma in Japan Based on a Nationwide Survey
The Special Committee on the Safety of Cosmetics Containing Rhododenol of the Japanese Dermatological AssociationKayoko SuzukiYumi AoyamaAkiko ItoTamio SuzukiAtsushi TanemuraChikako NishigoriMasaaki ItoIchiro KatayamaNaoki OisoKazuyoshi FukaiYoko FunasakaToshiharu YamashitaKayoko Matsunaga
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2014 Volume 124 Issue 14 Pages 3125-3142

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We report the results of a second nationwide survey aimed at clarifying the clinical course of rhododenol-induced leukoderma. The survey was performed between December 2013 and January 2014, and 1,445 cases were analyzed. With regard to outcome, 72% of the cases were comprehensively evaluated as slightly improved, improved, or cured. In 42% of the cases, we observed hyperpigmentation in the depigmented area or in the surrounding area during the disease course. Among the cases, 56.9% were treated with topical medicaments, oral medicines, or ultraviolet light irradiation, the latter was particularly effective.

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