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Depigmentation of Vitiligo

  • Is done with Monobenzyl ether of Hydroquinone 20% (Benoquin)
  • Condition: vitiligo of more than 75% of the body surface area
  • Usage: applied twice a day until depigmentation is seen
  • Is permanent so written informed consent is important
  • Side Effects: can give rise to allergic contact dermatitis

 

 

Source of information: Liu H. Disorders of Pigmentation. 70th Annual Meeting of the AAD (American Academy of Dermatology) – San Diego, California, United States of America (USA) 

Original article: here

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Dr HSU is an internationally seasoned dermatologist who has lived as an expatriate and who therefore understands the difficulty in finding a like-minded healthcare provider in a sometimes intimidating environment. [(dermatologue) in French]

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