DrugLib.com — Drug Information Portal

Rx drug information, pharmaceutical research, clinical trials, news, and more

Epiquin (Hydroquinone / Retinol) - Clinical Pharmacology

 


Nutrilib.com
A comprihensive source of nutritional information

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Topical application of hydroquinone produces a reversible depigmentation of the skin by inhibition of the enzymatic oxidation of tyrosine to 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)alanine (dopa)2 and suppression of other melanocyte metabolic processes. 3 Exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light will cause repigmentation of the bleached areas. 4

Page last updated: 2006-10-10

-- advertisement -- The American Red Cross

We comply with
HONcode standard.
Verify here.
Home | About Us | Contact Us | Site usage policy | Privacy policy

All Rights reserved - Copyright DrugLib.com, 2006-2008