Description

It is the monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone. It is used as a topical drug for medical depigmentation. It has a role as a melanin synthesis inhibitor, a dermatologic drug and an allergen. It derives from a hydroquinone.

Ⅱ   Is monobenzone legal?

It is a colourless solid that is classified as the monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone.

Ⅲ   Can I use monobenzone for skin lightening?

It is a depigmenting agent. It works by increasing elimination of melanin (pigment molecules) from skin cells. Monobenzone topical (for the skin) is used to permanently lighten skin in people with vitiligo.

Ⅳ   Is benoquin cream permanent?

Benoquin Cream 20% is applied topically to permanently depigment normal skin surrounding vitiliginous lesions in patients with disseminated (greater than 50 percent of body surface area) idiopathic vitiligo.