Hydroquinone

1. What is Hydroquinone?

Physician Promise brands that include hydroquinone: PhysiPro Glow™ and PhysiPro Glow+™

Hydroquinone is an industrial pharmaceutical compound used to lighten hyperpigmented (skin blotch) segments.

*Does not contain tretinoin.

2. How does topical Hydroquinone treat hyperpigmentation?

When Hydroquinone is applied locally via topical application it can lighten the skin that is discolored. Hydroquinone is found in PhysioPro Glow+™ and PhysioPro Glow™.

3. Has Hydroquinone been studied?

Yes. Multiple studies have demonstrated that it is effective and safe when applied topically for brief periods of time.

4. Is topical Hydroquinone safe to use?

Yes, but there is risk of skin irritation.

Do not use Tretinoin if you have any of the following:

  • Pregnant
  • Breast-feeding
  • Eczema
  • Cushing’s syndrome
  • Herpes
  • Measles
  • Varicella
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