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Cosmetology 2015: Review of topical lightening agents- Shuba Dharmana- Evangelist LeJeune Medspa, India-Shuba Dharmana- Evangelist LeJeune Medspa, India

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There are many topical skin lightening agents in the dermatologists armamentarium for treating hyperpigmentation. Apart from treating the underlying cause of the pigmentation it causes a lot of distress esp. in dark skinned individuals hence this needs treatment alongside sun avoidance measures. Amongst the varied agents, hydroquinone and triple combination cream are the foremost studied and widely used but retinoid, azelaic acid, mequinol, kojic acid, arbutin, niacin amide, N-acetyl glucosamine, vitamin C , liquorice extract, soy products are just a few of the others which will be considered. Treatments involving chemical peels and laser therapies can also target excess melanin and current research is throwing light on more emerging lightening agents and coverings.