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Hydroquinone bleaching cream is a topical skin treatment used to lighten areas of the skin. It is sold both over the counter and via prescription. It is a byproduct of benzene, a known carcinogen. It is believed that hydroquinone increases the risk of the development of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and other serious side effects. If you have developed acute myelogenous leukemia after using hydroquinone cream, you should speak to one of our hydroquinone lawyers today.

Hydroquinone Bleaching Cream

Hydroquinone bleaching cream is usually used to lighten certain types of blemishes which can cause:

• Dark discolorations
• Age spots
• Freckles
• Acne scars

It is also used to treat Melasma, which usually affects pregnant women or those taking oral contraceptives. Melasma is characterized by dark or tan splotches between the forehead and lips. Hydroquinone bleaching cream is sold over the counter when the active ingredient concentration is 2% or less, prescription strength is usually 4%.

Hydroquinone Cream Side Effects

There are several common side effects to using hydroquinone bleaching cream, most of which are associated with irritation from the cream itself. Treated areas can sting, itch, burn, and show other symptoms of irritation. Hydroquinone cream can also make its users susceptible to sunburns and sensitive to cold and wind. When hydroquinone cream is combined with other cosmetic products such as soaps, shampoos, hair treatments and other skin creams, it can increase the irritation.

Bleaching Cream and Cancer

The most serious possible side effect of hydroquinone bleaching cream is the link to a cancer known as acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). In 2006 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked its previous designation for hydroquinone cream, which had listed it as "generally recognized as safe and effective," and said further studies needed to be conducted. This was due to the evidence from animal studies linking it to the development of cancer.

Acute myelogenous leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow, in which abnormal white blood cells quickly accumulate in the marrow and interfere with the production of normal white cells, red cells, and platelets. The symptoms of the disease can include:

• An increased risk of infection
• Easy bruising and bleeding
• Shortness of breath
• Excessive fatigue

Contact a Hydroquinone Cream Injury Lawyer

If you have used hydroquinone cream in the past and have developed acute myelogenous leukemia, you have legal options. No one deserves to suffer from serious diseases as a result of using dangerous products like hydroquinone bleaching cream. Our hydroquinone bleaching cream lawyers are currently evaluating cases for possible lawsuits against the manufacturer.

For information about your case, contact us today.