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Hydroquinone is a topical medication used to treat skin hyperpigmentation, such as freckles, melasma, and dark spots caused by acne. It's also used as a pretreatment for chemical peels and laser therapy. 

How it works

• Hydroquinone reduces melanin production by inhibiting the tyrosinase enzyme. 

This enzyme converts tyrosine into melanin precursors, which alters the structure of melanocytes