Hydroquinone (HQ) is the most widely used skin depigmenting agent. This agent has a moderate skin depigmenting effect and acts by reducing the number of melanin synthesizing cells in the epidermis. Formulations containing up to 2% HQ are allowed by FDA to be used for skin whitening in normal individuals. These formulations can be purchased…
This product is known as Benoquin. Benoquin is a very potent skin whitener and may cause complete and permanent skin depigmentation. Benoquin must never be used on normal skin to produce a white complexion nor is it allowed to be utilized for the treatment of hyperpigmentary disorders as melasma, freckles, liver spots… The sole indication…
This product is believed to be more potent than the ordinary benoquin ointment. Monobenzone 40% is not manufactured by any companies and is solely formulated by the pharmacies upon the physician’s request. Monobenzone 40% has the same side effects as benoquin (monobenzone 20%, see above) and must not be used by those who do not…
Recently, some oral medications are claimed to induce skin depigmentation. Such medications include glutathione or arbutin containing pills. Glutathione is known to inhibit melanin synthesis in the test tube, but data confirming its efficacy as a skin whitener in human are lacking in medical journals. On the other hand, the safety of the long-term use…
Mercury salts are hazardous agents which have been used for the purpose of skin whitening for a long time. Mercury salts can be absorbed into the blood stream after topical application on the skin and may cause serious damages to several organs as kidneys. You are strongly advised to avoid any products (creams, soaps…) that…
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Poster: The Use Of Aziathioprine In The Treatment Of Severe Atopic Dermatitis (AD) In Children (For Professionals) In severe atopic dermatitis (AD), immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine are used. However the latter treatment is expensive especially in countries where a healthcare insurance system is lacking, and that the patient has to pay himself for treatment. 9…
American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting
San Francisco, California, USA
20 – 24 march
World Congress of Dermatology (WCD)
Vancouver, Canada
8 – 13 june
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European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) Annual Meeting
Copenhagen, Denmark
8 – 11 October
American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting
Denver, Colorado, USA
21 – 25 march
International Pigment Cell Conference (IPCC)
Singapore
4-7 September
European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) Annual Meeting
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
9 – 12 October
American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting
Miami, Florida, USA
1 – 5 march
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European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) Annual Meeting
Istanbul, Turkey
3-7 October
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Journées dermatologiques de Paris (JDP) (French)
Paris, France
10-14 Décember
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