Kojic Acid

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Contents 1 Indications 2 Dosage 3 Mechanism-of-action 4 More General Terms 5 Internet Database 6 References

Indications

• melasma

Dosage

• 1%-4% in OTC products
• also may contain glycolic acid

Mechanism-of-action

• tyrosinase inhibitor
• cytotoxic to melanocytes

More General Terms

• dermatologic agent

Internet Database

PubChem: 3840

References

- Goodheart HP & Mamis S Skin disorders in women of color Disorders of pigmentation - melasma Women's Health in Primary Care 8:473, 2005 kojic acid