monobenzone cream 60%

Monobenzone , Hydroquinone Monobenzyl Ether is an organic chemical in the phenol family. It is used as a topical drug for medical depigmentation. Monobenzone is a colourless solid that is classified as the monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone.Monobenzone is soluble in alcohol, benzene, and diethyl ether, and practically insoluble in water. 

Function

1. Monobenzone is a compound used as a topical drug for medical depigmentation.

2. The topical application of it in animals decreases the excretion of melanin from melanocytes.
3. The same action is thought to be responsible for the depigmenting effect of the drug in humans.
4. It may cause destruction of melanocytes and permanent depigmentation.
5. The histology of the skin after depigmentation with topical monobenzone is the same as that seen in vitiligo.
6. The epidermis is normal except for the absence of identifiable melanocytes.

Application

(1)Monobenzone is the monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone. Monobenzone occurs as a white, almost tasteless crystalline powder, soluble in alcohol and practically insoluble in water.

(2)Monobenzone is a compound used as a topical drug for medical depigmentation. The topical application of monobenzone in animals decreases the excretion of melanin from melanocytes. The same action is thought to be responsible for the depigmenting effect of the drug in humans. Monobenzone may cause destruction of melanocytes thus, bringing about permanent dipigmentation in vitiligo patients.

(3)Monobenzone is the monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone. Monobenzone powder can be compounded to make a depigmenting cream.  It is used to whiten patchy skin and create and even skin tone that is pale and smooth.

(4)Monobenzone USP, is a strong depigmentation agent, used to treat the patients suffering from vitiligo.

(5)Monobenzone 20% ointment is used specifically for vitiligo.