{"id":12154,"date":"2020-04-28T08:04:13","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T11:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/es\/wiki\/hidroquinona\/"},"modified":"2023-01-19T07:06:23","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T10:06:23","slug":"hydroquinone","status":"publish","type":"wiki","link":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/hidroquinona\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydroquinone"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduccion\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<section class=\"textBlock\">Hydroquinone is a skin whitening agent used to lighten areas of dark skin, such as freckles, melasma, age spots, and acne scars.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/hidroquinona\/#Introduccion\" >Introduction<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/hidroquinona\/#Antes-y-despues-de-usar-hidroquinona-durante-tres-meses-para-el-melasma\" >Before and after using hydroquinone for three months for melasma<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/hidroquinona\/#%C2%BFComo-funciona-la-hidroquinona\" >How does hydroquinone work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/hidroquinona\/#%C2%BFQue-tan-efectiva-es-la-hidroquinona\" >How effective is hydroquinone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/hidroquinona\/#Como-usar-hidroquinona\" >How to use hydroquinone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/hidroquinona\/#Efectos-secundarios-de-los-productos-de-hidroquinona\" >Side effects of hydroquinone products.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/hidroquinona\/#Precauciones\" >Cautions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>La hidroquinona es un compuesto qu\u00edmico utilizado com\u00fanmente en productos de cuidado de la piel para tratar el melasma, el hiperpigmentaci\u00f3n y las arrugas. Sin embargo, su uso ha sido objeto de controversia debido a sus posibles efectos secundarios en la salud.<\/p>\n<p>La hidroquinona se encuentra en muchos productos de cuidado de la piel, incluyendo cremas, lociones y geles. Se utiliza para blanquear la piel y reducir la apariencia de manchas oscuras en la piel, como el melasma, que es una afecci\u00f3n caracterizada por manchas marrones en la piel. Tambi\u00e9n se utiliza para reducir las arrugas y mejorar la apariencia general de la piel.<\/p>\n<p>Sin embargo, la hidroquinona ha sido objeto de controversia debido a sus posibles efectos secundarios en la salud. Algunos estudios han sugerido que el uso prolongado de productos que contienen hidroquinona puede aumentar el riesgo de c\u00e1ncer de piel. Adem\u00e1s, se ha observado que la hidroquinona puede causar reacciones al\u00e9rgicas en algunas personas, como enrojecimiento, picaz\u00f3n y hinchaz\u00f3n de la piel. Tambi\u00e9n se ha observado que el uso prolongado de productos con hidroquinona puede causar una condici\u00f3n conocida como ochronosis, que se caracteriza por manchas oscuras en la piel.<\/p>\n<section class=\"textBlock imageLinkBlockTitle\">\n<h5 class=\"colour--primary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Antes-y-despues-de-usar-hidroquinona-durante-tres-meses-para-el-melasma\"><\/span>Before and after using hydroquinone for three months for melasma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"imageLinkBlock\">\n<div class=\"flex\">\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pre-hq__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsIngiLDFd-7462273.jpg\" alt=\"pre-hq__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisingildfd-7462273-6693775\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Melasma<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/post-hq__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsIngiLDFd-3839813.jpg\" alt=\"post-hq__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisingildfd-3839813-2986525\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Melasma<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFComo-funciona-la-hidroquinona\"><\/span>How does hydroquinone work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hydroquinone works by decreasing the production and increasing the breakdown of <a href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/patologia-del-melanoma\/\"><span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1883\">melanomas<\/span><\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/dermal-lumbosacral-melanocytosis\/\"><span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"181\">melanocytes<\/span><\/a>. It does this by inhibiting the activity of <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1884\">tyrosinase<\/span>, the <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1525\">enzyme<\/span> needed to do <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"180\">melanin<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue-tan-efectiva-es-la-hidroquinona\"><\/span>How effective is hydroquinone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, skin lightening should be seen after four weeks of treatment. Sometimes it may take longer to see any changes, but if no whitening effect is seen after three months of treatment, you should stop using hydroquinone.<\/p>\n<p>To increase the effectiveness of hydroquinone, you should stay out of the sun or wear protective clothing and use an SPF15+ sunscreen when outdoors. Don&#039;t use sunlamps or tanning salons.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to use hydroquinone regularly as directed until desired whitening is achieved, after which use as needed to maintain results.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como-usar-hidroquinona\"><\/span>How to use hydroquinone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Test skin sensitivity before use by applying the <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1121\">cream<\/span> to a little <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"224\">patch<\/span> of <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"815\">hyperpigmented<\/span> skin. If there is no redness or itching within 24 hours, start treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Cleanse and dry skin before applying a thin film of cream twice daily to areas that need whitening. Rub well into skin.<\/li>\n<li>Apply enough to cover affected areas and avoid applying to normal skin as this will also lighten. Therefore, wash your hands after applying unless these are treatment areas.<\/li>\n<li>Do not apply near the eyes, mouth and other <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"188\">mucous<\/span> membranes<\/li>\n<li>Avoid using other medications <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1330\">current<\/span> products (particularly peroxide products) on the same area at the same time unless directed by your doctor.<\/li>\n<li>When using non-medicated cosmetics, sunscreens, and moisturizing lotions, apply hydroquinone first, then wait several minutes before applying over the top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Efectos-secundarios-de-los-productos-de-hidroquinona\"><\/span>Side effects of hydroquinone products.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hydroquinone cream is generally well tolerated. Some users may experience minor and temporary skin irritations, including mild itching or itching and redness of the skin (<span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1168\">irritating<\/span> Contact <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"53\">dermatitis<\/span>) If they do not go away, stop using the cream.<\/p>\n<p>Side effects that should warrant stopping the cream and seeking immediate medical advice include severe burning, itching, <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"966\">crust<\/span>o hinchaz\u00f3n de las \u00e1reas tratadas (posible <a href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/allergy-contact-dermatitis-2\/\">dermatitis al\u00e9rgica de contacto<\/a>) y cualquier decoloraci\u00f3n inusual de la piel.<\/p>\n<p>Long-term use of hydroquinone has been associated with the development of <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1095\">exogenous<\/span> ochronosis (a persistent blue-black <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1521\">pigmentation<\/span>), especialmente en \u00c1frica, pero esto es raro. Puede deberse a otros ingredientes como fenol, resorcinol y agentes antipal\u00fadicos, que se sabe que causan <a href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/alcaptonuria-y-ocronosis-2\/\">ocronosis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A pesar de estos posibles efectos secundarios, la hidroquinona sigue siendo uno de los ingredientes m\u00e1s populares en los productos de cuidado de la piel. Sin embargo, es importante tener en cuenta que el uso de productos que contienen hidroquinona debe ser supervisado por un profesional de la salud y se deben seguir las instrucciones de uso adecuadas. Adem\u00e1s, es importante considerar alternativas naturales y menos t\u00f3xicas, como el \u00e1cido k\u00f3jico, el \u00e1cido l\u00e1ctico o la vitamina C.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precauciones\"><\/span>Cautions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do not use benzoyl peroxide, hydrogen peroxide, or other peroxide products when using hydroquinone. Temporary dark staining of the skin may occur. If accidentally used together, wash skin with soap and water to remove stains.<\/p>\n<p>Hydroquinone creams may contain sodium metabisulfite which can cause serious <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1336\">allergic reactions<\/span> (even <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"440\">anaphylaxis<\/span>) in certain susceptible people.<\/p>\n<p>Hydroquinone should not be used in pregnancy or lactation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"grey-box\">\n<p>En conclusi\u00f3n, la hidroquinona es un ingrediente com\u00fanmente utilizado en productos de cuidado de la piel para tratar el melasma, la hiperpigmentaci\u00f3n y las arrugas. Sin embargo, su uso ha sido objeto de controversia debido a sus posibles efectos secundarios en la salud. Es importante tener en cuenta que el uso de productos que contienen hidroquinona debe ser supervisado por un profesional de la salud y se deben seguir las instrucciones de uso adecuadas. Adem\u00e1s, es importante considerar alternativas naturales y menos t\u00f3xicas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introducci\u00f3n La hidroquinona es un agente blanqueador de la piel que se usa para aclarar \u00e1reas de piel oscura, como pecas, melasma, manchas de la edad y cicatrices de acn\u00e9&#8230;.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12154","wiki","type-wiki","status-publish","format-standard"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki\/12154","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/wiki"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12154"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki\/12154\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12154"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12154"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}