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Glyquin XM Cream Review

By Kelly Weiren
Nov 25, 2009
Glyquin XM is a topical cream that contains hydroquinone as its active ingredient. The product is designed to reduce skin darkening and lighten freckles, melasma, age spots and chloasma. It is a prescription medication that can only be administered at the advice of a physician as it works as a treatment for pigmentation only. Claims that it can be used as an anti-wrinkle agent are but rumors. While it comes with SPF 15 sunscreen protection, the medication can still cause oversensitivity to the sun's rays especially with prolonged exposure.

Glyquin XM's primary ingredient that comprises 40mg of its entire formulation (total of a gram) is hydroquinone, a substance proven to cause mild to severe side effects. Some of these side effects include certain allergic reactions ranging from mild skin irritation to difficulty in breathing and swelling.

Certain limitations while using the cream are also present. Hydroquinone topical creams may worsen windburns, sunburns, dryness of the skin, chapping and irritations. Certain skin products may also cause irritation and harshness to the skin when used together with the cream, such as strongly formulated soaps, skin cleansers, hair coloring chemicals, waxes and hair removers, shampoo, astringents, alcohol and lime. Use with other medicated products for the skin may also cause skin damage.

Glyquin XM is not recommended for use by patients with liver and kidney diseases. The high dose of Hydroquinone in the cream may be detrimental to their health. It is also contraindicated for pregnant and nursing women as well as people with drug allergies.

It's also important to note that Glyquin XM is designed for short term use. It can only be applied on the affected areas and not the entire skin. While using the product, consumers may experience sensitivity to high temperatures or to extreme cold.

Although no interactions between Glyquin XM and other orally ingested or injected medications have been documented, it is always wise to consult a physician as to which medications can be taken with the product. Certain drugs may interact with each other either positively or negatively. That's why users should be mindful of prescription, over-the-counter drugs, and other vitamins and medications taken while using Glyquin XM.
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