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Brand: Benoquin, Monobenzon
Monobenzone is a topical depigmenting agent used to permanently remove color from the skin. It belongs to the class of phenolic compounds and works by inhibiting tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for melanin production. This leads to a gradual loss of skin pigmentation, making it useful for treating conditions like vitiligo by depigmenting unaffected areas to match the depigmented ones.
For permanent depigmentation of skin in conditions like vitiligo.
Outcome:
Increased skin irritation and depigmentation
Mechanism:
Additive effect on tyrosinase inhibition
Outcome:
Increased skin irritation
Mechanism:
Additive irritant effect on skin
Outcome:
May dilute the medication's effect
Mechanism:
Physical dilution of monobenzone
Most likely new formulation: Topical combination therapy with other depigmenting agents (Year: 2026, 30% confidence)
Based on historical usage patterns and current research trends, there is a low (5%) likelihood of significant regulatory changes for monobenzone in the next 5 years.
Depigmenting Agent
Phenolic Compound