34 MAY/JUNE 2014
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Med Esthetics
HYDROQUINONE
By Linda W. Lewis
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What can you offer patients with
hyperpigmentation who are concerned
about the long-term use of hydroquinone?
HYDROQUINONE IS CONSIDERED the "gold standard"
for chronic pigmentation problems. But over the past several
years, its shiny reputation has been tarnished with concern
about adverse reactions and toxicity—including ochronosis
and a possible link to cancer. What should physicians do when
patients express worry about hydroquinone's dangerous side
eff ects? In this article, experts talk about the issues surrounding
hydroquinone and off er eff ective alternatives.
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