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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