Atopic Dermatitis: a Short Summary
- Is done with Monobenzyl ether of Hydroquinone 20% (Benoquin)
- Condition: vitiligo of more than 75% of the body surface area
- Usage: applied twice a day until depigmentation is seen
- Is permanent so written informed consent is important
- Side Effects: can give rise to allergic contact dermatitis
Contributors:
Dr Christophe HSU – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland
Source of information: Liu H. Disorders of Pigmentation. 70th Annual Meeting of the AAD (American Academy of Dermatology) – San Diego, California, United States of America (USA)
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