monobenzone

monobenzone
A melanin-pigment inhibiting agent; used topically for the treatment of hyperpigmentation caused by formation of melanin.

* * *

mono·ben·zone -'ben-.zōn n a drug C13H12O2 applied topically as a melanin inhibitor in the treatment of hyperpigmentation

* * *

mono·ben·zone (mon″o-benґzōn) [USP] a melanin-inhibiting agent structurally related to hydroquinone; used as a topical depigmenting agent in vitiligo.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Monobenzone — Systematic (IUPAC) name 4 (benzyloxy)phenol …   Wikipedia

  • Depigmentation — is the lightening of the skin, or loss of pigment. Depigmentation of the skin can be caused by a number of local and systemic conditions. The pigment loss can be partial (injury to the skin) or complete (caused by vitiligo). It can be temporary… …   Wikipedia

  • ATC code D11 — ATC codes D Dermatologicals D01 Antifungals for dermatological use D02 Emollients and protectives D03 Preparations for treatment of wounds and ulcers D04 Antipruritics, including antihistamines, anesthetics, etc. D05 Antipsoriatics D06 Antibiot …   Wikipedia

  • Mequinol — Systematic (IUPAC) name 4 Methoxyphenol Clinical data AHFS/Drugs.com …   Wikipedia

  • Vitiligo — (pronEng|ˈvɪtəˈlaɪgoʊ) or leukoderma is a chronic skin disease that causes loss of pigment, resulting in irregular pale patches of skin. It occurs when the melanocytes, cells responsible for skin pigmentation, die or are unable to function. The… …   Wikipedia

  • Magnesium sulfate — Anhydrous magnesium sulfate Epsomite (heptahydrate) …   Wikipedia

  • Minoxidil — Systematic (IUPAC) name 6 …   Wikipedia

  • Finasteride — Finasteride …   Wikipedia

  • Cromoglicic acid — Systematic (IUPAC) name 5,5′ (2 hydroxypropane 1,3 diyl)bis(oxy)bis(4 oxo 4H chromene 2 carboxylic acid) Clinical data AHFS/ …   Wikipedia

  • Eflornithine — Systematic (IUPAC) name …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”