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'''Esoterica''' is an [[Over-the-counter drug|over-the-counter]] topical [[ointment]] applied to the skin for the purpose of lightening [[freckles]], [[Liver spot|age spots]], [[chloasma]], [[melasma]], and other skin discolorations due to a benign localized increase in the production of [[melanin]]. Esoterica may have other appropriate medical uses as determined by a [[physician]]. |
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==Active and inactive ingredients== |
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The active ingredients of Esoterica are: |
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* [[Hydroquinone]] (2.0%), Octyl Dimethyl PABA (3.3%), and [[Benzophenone]] 3 (2.5%); |
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The inactive ingredients are: |
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* Water, Glyceryl Monostearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ceresin, Light Mineral Oil, PEG 6 32 Stearate, Poloxamer 188, Propylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Steareth 20, Laureth 23, Allantoin Ascorbate, Sodium Bisulfite, Steareth 10, Dimethicone, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Propylparaben, Trisodium EDTA, and BHA. |
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==See also== |
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*[[Dermatology]] |
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*[[Hydroquinone]] |
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*[[Skin whitening]] |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.drugs.com/mtm/esoterica.html Esoterica described at Drugs.com] |
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* [http://www.drugs.com/cdi/esoterica-cream.html Esoterica cream described at Drugs.com] |
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* [http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=16891&catid=151&brand=8208&trx=PLST-0-BRAND&trxp1=151&trxp2=16891&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-BRAND Active and inactive ingredients listed at Drugstore.com] |
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[[Category:Ointments]] |
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