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2. Skin whitening - Wikipedia

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   Hydroquinone is a commonly used agent in skin whiteners. The European Union banned it from cosmetics in 2000. [9] It works by decreasing melanin production. [9] Tretinoin, also known as all-trans retinoic acid, may be used to whiten specific areas. [6] It may be used in combination with steroids and hydroquinone. [6]

3. Hyperpigmentation - Wikipedia

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   [18] [19] Hydroquinone was the most commonly prescribed hyperpigmentation treatment before the long-term safety concerns were raised, [20] and the use of it became more regulated in several countries and discouraged in general by WHO. [21] For the US, only 2% is at present sold over-the-counter, and 4% needs prescription.

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   This stuff does what it promises to do, which is firm up loose skin, diminish crepes and fine lines and hydrate the heck out of your hands, arms, stomach, thighs — basically any part of your ...

5. Hydroquinone - Wikipedia

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   Hydroquinone, also known as benzene-1,4-diol or quinol, is an aromatic organic compound that is a type of phenol, a derivative of benzene, having the chemical formula C 6 H 4 (OH) 2. It has two hydroxyl groups bonded to a benzene ring in a para position.

6. Do wrinkle patches really work? - AOL

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   Wrinkle patches can smooth fine lines and deliver hydration to areas like your forehead, neck and under eyes. Here, dermatologists explain how to use them. Do wrinkle patches really work?

7. How to Get Rid of Wrinkles (and What Really Causes Them) - AOL

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   Common Wrinkles Appearing on the Face. Dynamic wrinkles that form in the outer corners of the eyes are often called crow’s feet. The folds between your eyebrows that show up when you furrow your ...

8. Monobenzone - Wikipedia

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   Monobenzone, also called 4-(Benzyloxy)phenol and monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone (MBEH) is an organic chemical in the phenol family with chemical formula C 6 H 5 CH 2 OC 6 H 4 OH. [1] [2] It is used as a topical drug for medical depigmentation. [3] It is a colourless solid that is classified as the monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone.

9. Ochronosis - Wikipedia

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   Hydroquinone is the compound most frequently used in skin-whitening products. Due to concerns about its side effects, it was almost banned by the FDA in 2006, as medical issues of carcinogenicity and reports of disfiguring ochronosis existed. [10] In the European Union hydroquinone has been banned in cosmetic creams since 2000. [11]