Efficacy of Hydroquinone Cream (USP 4%) Used Alone or in Combination with Salicylic Acid Peels in Improving Photodamage on the Neck and Upper Chest
Authors:
- Serene L. NguyenSNSerene L. Nguyen
- Ronda WilliamsRWRonda Williams
- Tamy OttomeyerTOTamy Ottomeyer
- Mitchell WortzmanMWMitchell Wortzman
- Monica JeffersMJMonica Jeffers
- Ronald L. MoyRMRonald L. Moy
- 1 April 2000
- journal article
- clinical trial
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Dermatologic Surgery
- Vol. 26 (4) , 333-337
Abstract
Background.Salicylic acid, hydroquinone, and glycolic acid have been proved effective in the treatment of photodamaged facial skin. Few reports are available on the treatment of photodamage on the neck and upper chest.Objective.This study's purpose was to evaluate the efficacy of a cream containingKeywords
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