Hydroquinone Uses

Hydroquinone is used for Melasma

How Hydroquinone Works

Hydroquinone works by decreasing the production and increasing the breakdown of melanosomes in the skin’s pigment cells. It does this by inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase, the enzyme needed to make melanin.

Common side effects of Hydroquinone

Skin Irritation, Redness, Swelling, Tenderness, Burning

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