Hydroquinone
- Generic Name
- Hydroquinone
- Brand Names
- Active 4, Glytone, Melamin, Melamix, Neova Complex Hq Plus, Tri-luma
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C6H6O2
- CAS Number
- 123-31-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- XV74C1N1AE
- Background
Hydroquinone is a topical lightening product found in OTC products, and is used to correct skin discoloration associated with disorders of hyperpigmentation including melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmention, sunspots, and freckles. It can be used alone, but is more frequently found in combination with other agents such as alpha-hydroxy acids, corticostero...
- Indication
Hydroquinone is used as an OTC topical lightening agent for disorders of hyperpigmentation including melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmention, sunspots and freckles.
- Associated Conditions
- Acne Vulgaris, Melasma, Skin hyperpigmentation, Moderate Melasma, Severe Melasma
- Associated Therapies
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