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HYDROQUINONE (hahy droh kwi NOHN) treats dark spots on the skin caused by hormones, aging, or sun exposure. It works by decreasing the amount of melanin, a pigment your body makes that gives your skin color. This reduces the appearance of dark spots. Sun prevention measures, including sunscreen, are often combined with this medication. It belongs to a group of medications called skin-lightening agents.


There is no lifestyle interaction information available for this medication.