Found 14 articles for: "hydroquinone"
Hydroquinone and Emerging Depigmenting Agents: Clinical Guidelines, Regulatory History, and Global Safety Considerations
April 2026 | Volume 25 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 363 | Copyright © April 2026
Hydroquinone has long served as the gold standard for hyperpigmentation treatment, but safety concerns, regulatory changes, and growing interest in non-hydroquinone therapies have prompted reeval...
Read MoreA Randomized, Controlled, Split-Face, Double-Blind Study Comparing Topical Malassezin to Hydroquinone 4% for Melasma
January 2026 | Volume 25 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 25 | Copyright © January 2026
Background: Previous studies have documented the capacity of malassezin to brighten the skin. It represents a novel agent for the treatment of hyperpigmentation.A Randomized, Double-Blind, Split-Face Study of Topical Silymarin vs 2% Hydroquinone Cream in Melasmas
December 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1304 | Copyright © December 2022
Background: Hydroquinone is effective in melasma treatment, but side effects may limit its use. Silymarin cream may be a safer alternative. Objective: To compare the ...
Read MoreSuccessful Management of a Black Male With Psoriasis and Dyspigmentation Treated With Halobetasol Propionate 0.01%/Tazarotene 0.045% Lotion: Case Report
October 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 10 | Case Reports | 1000 | Copyright © October 2020
Skin of color patients with psoriasis face unique challenges related to disease characteristics and treatment. Dyspigmentation, including postinflammatory hypo- and hyperpigmentation, more frequently ...
Read MoreMelasma’s Impact on Quality of Life
February 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 184 | Copyright © February 2020
Melasma is a commonly acquired condition that mostly affects women with Fitzpatrick skin types III-VI with prominent brown pigmentation with or without an underlying erythema. Despite multiple treatme...
Read MoreClinical Evaluation of a 4% Hydroquinone + 1% Retinol Treatment Regimen for Improving Melasma and Photodamage in Fitzpatrick Skin Types III-VI
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1435 | Copyright © November 2016
The benefits of monotherapy with hydroquinone for melasma and retinoids for photodamaged skin ...
Read MoreA Method for Maintaining the Clinical Results of 4% Hydroquinone and 0.025% Tretinoin With a Cosmeceutical Formulation
April 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 386 | Copyright © April 2015
Facial dyspigmentation treatment is an unmet need in dermatology with increasing challenges due to the questionable safety of Read More
Evaluation of a Prescription Strength 4% Hydroquinone/10% L-Ascorbic Acid Treatment System for Normal to Oily Skin
December 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1455 | Copyright © December 2011
Introduction: A 4% hydroquinone/10% L-ascorbic acid treatment system aims to treat early signs of photodamage in normal to oily skin and help prevent further photodamage. The system a...
Read MoreTreating Photodamage of the Décolletage Area With a Novel Copper Zinc MalonateComplex Plus Hydroquinone and Tretinoin
March 2010 | Volume 9 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 220 | Copyright © March 2010
There has been a proliferation of treatments for facial rejuvenation but, curiously, the use of such treatments on other areas of the body has not been widely investigated. The clinical effects of tre...
Read MoreBenefits of Using a Hydroquinone/Tretinoin Skin Care System in PatientsUndergoing Intense Pulsed Light Therapy for Photorejuvenation:A Placebo-Controlled Study
September 2009 | Volume 8 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 862 | Copyright © September 2009
A hydroquinone/tretinoin (HQ/tret) skin care system designed for use with non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures has recently become available. In this observer-masked study, 36 patients with mod...
Read MoreHydroquinone and the FDA: The Debate?
February 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 2 | Editorials | 122 | Copyright © February 2007
Recently you may have received e-mails, telephone calls, letters or read articles stating that within the next few months, hydroquinone - our workhorse bleaching cream - will be banned in the US. ...
Read MoreSun Protection Strength of a Hydroquinone 4%/Retinol 0.3% Preparation Containing Sunscreens
April 2006 | Volume 5 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 321 | Copyright © April 2006
Background: Dyschromias are common and significantly impact patients’ quality of life. Formulas containing hydroquinone 4% are effective in these conditions. Since exposure to ultraviolet radiat...
Read MoreRationale for the Use of Topical Corticosteroids in Melasma
March 2004 | Volume 3 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 169 | Copyright © March 2004
Corticosteroids have been combined with other agents in the treatment of melasma for years. In early studies by Kligman and Willis, topical dexamethasone as monotherapy produced little depigmentation ...
Read MoreCost-Effectiveness of a Fixed Combination of Hydroquinone/Tretinoin/Fluocinolone Cream Compared with Hydroquinone Alone in the Treatment of Melasma
February 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 153 | Copyright © February 2007
Background: A once-daily fixed combination of hydroquinone, tretinoin, and fluocinolone acetonide (Tri-luma) is a newly available treatment for melasma.
Objective: To assess cost-effectiven...
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