Titanium pigmentation. An electron probe microanalysis study

Arch Dermatol. 1985 May;121(5):656-8. doi: 10.1001/archderm.121.5.656.

Abstract

A patient had an unusual pigmentary disease induced by titanium dioxide. The use of a topical cream containing titanium dioxide caused a xanthomalike appearance on the patient's penis. Electron probe microanalysis was valuable in establishing the cause of this balanitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Drug Eruptions / metabolism
  • Drug Eruptions / pathology
  • Electron Probe Microanalysis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Ointments
  • Penis
  • Pigmentation Disorders / chemically induced*
  • Pigmentation Disorders / metabolism
  • Pigmentation Disorders / pathology
  • Skin / analysis
  • Skin / ultrastructure
  • Titanium / adverse effects*
  • Titanium / analysis

Substances

  • Ointments
  • titanium dioxide
  • Titanium