In regions where skin bleaching is prevalent, bleaching creams are often formulated with very high concentrations of hydroquinone, such as 8% or 10%. "It became the chemical of choice because it ...

While there have been age-long controversies surrounding the use of hydroquinone, experts have agreed that it is an effective ...

Interest in hydroquinone is back but with its problematic history, is this a good thing? Below doctors and dermatologists debate the stigmatised ingredient and its effect on hyperpigmentation.