A randomized and placebo-controlled study to compare the skin-lightening efficacy and safety of lignin peroxidase cream vs. 2% hydroquinone cream.
randomized, double-blind
EVIDENCE COMPARISON
StrongEvidence suggests hydroquinone and lignin peroxidase show equal effectiveness for reducing pigmentation and improving skin tone.
Effect ratio
Favored
Study
Comparison
Direct comparison with enough study context for public-facing comparative wording.
The published evidence does not currently show a major generalization warning beyond the listed study limits.