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  1. Photographic fixative poisoning 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002732.htm
    Photographic developer poisoning; Hydroquinone poisoning; Quinone poisoning; Sulfite poisoning ... Poisonous ingredients include: Hydroquinones Quinones Sodium thiosulfate Sodium sulfite Sodium bisulfite Potassium aluminum sulfate Boric acid The fixing agent, sodium thiosulfate, along with ...
  2. Liver spots 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001141.htm
    ... 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 ...
  3. Alkaptonuria - GeneReviews® - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1454
    ... Ludwig et al 1963 ], the skin-lightening agent hydroquinone, or the antibiotic minocycline [ Suwannarat et al 2004 , ...
  4. Acanthosis nigricans 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000852.htm
    ... appearance, using moisturizers containing ammonium lactate, tretinoin, or hydroquinone can help lighten the skin. Your provider may ...
  5. Millipede toxin 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002846.htm
    ... acid Hydrogen cyanide Organic acids Phenol Cresols Benzoquinones Hydroquinones (in some millipedes)
  6. Abnormally dark or light skin 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003242.htm
    ... prescription creams are available for lightening the skin. Hydroquinone combined with tretinoin is an effective combination. If ...
  7. MedlinePlus Drug Information: Fluocinolone Topical 
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682271.html
    Tri-Luma® (as a combination product containing Fluocinolone, Hydroquinone, and Tretinoin)
  8. MedlinePlus Drug Information: Tretinoin Topical 
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682437.html
    Tri-Luma® (as a combination product containing Fluocinolone, Hydroquinone, Tretinoin)