hydroquinone
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Definition of hydroquinone
: a white crystalline strongly reducing phenol C6H6O2 used especially as a photographic developer, as an antioxidant and stabilizer, and in medicine to remove pigmentation from hyperpigmented areas of skin
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Specifically, 44 percent of patients saw good-to-excellent improvement with niacinamide and 55 percent saw the same with hydroquinone. — A.a. Newton, SELF, "Here鈥檚 What Niacinamide Can鈥攁nd Can鈥檛鈥擠o for Your Skin," 8 May 2019 Hydroquinone Another product that gave me impressive results was Murad's Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum, which has two percent hydroquinone. — Shammara Lawrence, Allure, "I Finally Found the First Hyperpigmentation Treatment That Actually Works on My Skin," 15 Mar. 2018 While hydroquinone is currently banned in Europe due to its skin-lightening properties, dermatologists are OK with it as long as it's used topically (and sparingly) as a hyperpigmentation treatment. — Shammara Lawrence, Allure, "I Finally Found the First Hyperpigmentation Treatment That Actually Works on My Skin," 15 Mar. 2018 Chang says to look for topical treatments that contain retinoids, hydroquinone, and azelaic acid, which have all bene proven to dramatically lighten dark marks and even melasma. — Audrey Noble, Harper's BAZAAR, "How To Get Rid of Acne Scars鈥擣orever," 21 Jan. 2019 In addition to the Clear + Brilliant laser, Dr. Neil Sadick, a dermatologist in New York, reccomends a chemical peel with alpha-hydroxy acids and a skincare regimen with skin-brightening ingredients like kojic acid or a hydroquinone derivative. — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Anti-Aging Guide for Lips," 6 Nov. 2018 For anyone with melasma or mild hyperpigmentation, powerful ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, vitamin E, kojic acid, hydroquinone or licorice root are the perfect choice for their brightening capabilities. — Michelle Gant, Fox News, "Get brighter, glowing skin with these tips," 21 Aug. 2018 Bleaching creams containing hydroquinone should also be avoided during this time. — Allure, "11 of the Best Skin-Care Products for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers," 30 Mar. 2018 The same goes for hydroquinone, which is found in brightening creams. — Jane Chertoff, SELF, "5 Acne Products That Are Safe to Use While Pregnant or Trying to Conceive," 12 Oct. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hydroquinone.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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hydroquinone
noun
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Medical Definition of hydroquinone
: a bleaching agent C6H6O2 used topically to remove pigmentation from hyperpigmented areas of skin (as a lentigo or freckle)