An update on the safety of hydroquinone
Recommended Citation
Shivaram K, Edwards K, and Mohammad TF. An update on the safety of hydroquinone. Arch Dermatol Res 2024; 316(7):378.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-8-2024
Publication Title
Archives of dermatological research
Abstract
Hydroquinone has been used for years for multiple conditions, including melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, dyschromia from photoaging, and solar lentigines. It is known to be a very effective lightening agent, but several concerns have been raised about this widely used agent. The recent U.S. ban on over-the-counter skin lightening products containing hydroquinone has prompted further questioning of the safety of this widely used agent. While there have been prior informative, large-scale reviews on the safety of hydroquinone, new findings have since been reported. Here, we provide an updated review of studies published in the past 15 years on hydroquinone safety.
Medical Subject Headings
Hydroquinones; Humans; Skin Lightening Preparations; Hyperpigmentation; Melanosis; Skin Aging
PubMed ID
38850450
Volume
316
Issue
7
First Page
378
Last Page
378
