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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for HYDROQUINONE
  1. Photographic fixative poisoning 
    Poisonous ingredients include: Hydroquinones Quinones Sodium thiosulfate Sodium sulfite Sodium bisulfite Potassium aluminum sulfate Boric acid The fixing agent, sodium thiosulfate, along with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002732.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Liver spots 
    ... bleaching lotions or creams. Most bleaching products use hydroquinone. This medicine is thought to be safe in ... form used to lighten darkened skin areas. However, hydroquinone can cause blisters or skin reactions in sensitive ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001141.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Acanthosis nigricans 
    ... appearance, using moisturizers containing ammonium lactate, tretinoin, or hydroquinone can help lighten the skin. Your provider may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000852.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Millipede toxin 
    ... acid Hydrogen cyanide Organic acids Phenol Cresols Benzoquinones Hydroquinones (in some millipedes)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002846.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Abnormally dark or light skin 
    ... prescription creams are available for lightening the skin. Hydroquinone combined with tretinoin is an effective combination. If ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003242.htm - Medical Encyclopedia