Dong-A releases new topical medication

Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co. said Monday that it has rolled out Melanosa cream (hydroquinone) as over-the-counter version to alleviate freckles, sun spots large areas of discoloration.

Melanin is the brown pigment found in skin. Certain things, such as pregnancy and sun exposure, can cause melanin to be overproduced, leading to skin discoloration. Thus hydroquinone may be applicable because it ...