Depigmentation of Vitiligo

• Is done with Monobenzyl ether of Hydroquinone 20% (Benoquin)
• Condition: vitiligo of more than 75% of the body surface area
• Usage: applied twice a day until depigmentation is seen
• Is permanent so written informed consent is important
• Side Effects: can give rise to allergic contact dermatitis

Contributors:

Dr Christophe HSU – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland

Source of information: Liu H. Disorders of Pigmentation. 70th Annual Meeting of the AAD (American Academy of Dermatology) – San Diego, California, United States of America (USA)