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hydroquinone and Acne Vulgaris

hydroquinone has been researched along with Acne Vulgaris in 8 studies

Acne Vulgaris: A chronic disorder of the pilosebaceous apparatus associated with an increase in sebum secretion. It is characterized by open comedones (blackheads), closed comedones (whiteheads), and pustular nodules. The cause is unknown, but heredity and age are predisposing factors.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Hydroquinone was the first product used for SB (26 of 48), followed by topical corticosteroids (17 of 48)."1.38Acne and skin bleaching in Lomé, Togo. ( Akakpo, AS; Kombaté, K; Maboudou, A; Mouhari-Toure, A; Pitché, P; Saka, B; Tchangaï-Walla, K, 2012)
"Acne was the most frequent motive for consulting (24%), followed by the paradoxical peri-orbital hyperpigmentation (21."1.33[Reasons for consulting related to skin-bleaching products used by 104 women in Brazzaville]. ( Gathse, A; Ibara, JR, 2005)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (12.50)18.2507
2000's4 (50.00)29.6817
2010's3 (37.50)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Terrell, S1
Aires, D1
Schweiger, ES1
Chandra, M1
Levitt, J1
Pensabene, CA1
Alexis, AF1
Kombaté, K1
Mouhari-Toure, A1
Saka, B1
Akakpo, AS1
Maboudou, A1
Pitché, P1
Tchangaï-Walla, K1
Mahé, A1
Ly, F1
Aymard, G1
Dangou, JM1
Callender, VD1
Gathse, A1
Ibara, JR1
Apfelberg, DB1

Reviews

2 reviews available for hydroquinone and Acne Vulgaris

ArticleYear
Hydroquinone therapy for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation secondary to acne: not just prescribable by dermatologists.
    Acta dermato-venereologica, 2012, Volume: 92, Issue:3

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Bleaching Agents; Humans; Hydroquinones; Hyperpigmentation; Monophenol Monooxygenase

2012
Considerations for treating acne in ethnic skin.
    Cutis, 2005, Volume: 76, Issue:2 Suppl

    Topics: Acne Keloid; Acne Vulgaris; Black People; Cosmetics; Dicarboxylic Acids; Drug Therapy, Combination;

2005

Other Studies

6 other studies available for hydroquinone and Acne Vulgaris

ArticleYear
Treatment of acne vulgaris using blue light photodynamic therapy in an African-American patient.
    Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2009, Volume: 8, Issue:7

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Aminolevulinic Acid; Black or African American; Female; Humans; Hydroquinones;

2009
Fractional laser resurfacing of acne scarring in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI.
    Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2011, Volume: 10, Issue:12 Suppl

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Antioxidants; Cicatrix; Humans; Hydroquinones; Hyperpigmentation; Low-Level Light The

2011
Acne and skin bleaching in Lomé, Togo.
    International journal of dermatology, 2012, Volume: 51 Suppl 1

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Beauty Culture; Black People; Child; Dermatologic Agents; Female;

2012
Skin diseases associated with the cosmetic use of bleaching products in women from Dakar, Senegal.
    The British journal of dermatology, 2003, Volume: 148, Issue:3

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Antioxidants; Caustics; Cosmetics; Dermatitis, Contact; Derm

2003
[Reasons for consulting related to skin-bleaching products used by 104 women in Brazzaville].
    Bulletin de la Societe de pathologie exotique (1990), 2005, Volume: 98, Issue:5

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Congo; Cosmetics; Dermatologic Agents; De

2005
Ultrapulse carbon dioxide laser with CPG scanner for full-face resurfacing for rhytids, photoaging, and acne scars.
    Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 1997, Volume: 99, Issue:7

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Acyclovir; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antiviral Agents

1997