Aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitors as novel depigmenting agents
The present invention provides methods and compositions for reducing pigmentation.
1. A topical formulation for reducing skin pigmentation, the formulation comprising cyanamide in an amount ranging from 50 μM to 500 μM.
2. The topical formulation of claim 1 , wherein the formulation is a cream.
3. The topical formulation of claim 1 , wherein the formulation is an ointment.
4. The topical formulation of claim 1 , wherein the formulation is a paste.
5. The topical formulation of claim 1 , wherein the formulation is a lotion.
6. The topical formulation of claim 1 , wherein the formulation is a gel.
7. The topical formulation of claim 1 , wherein the formulation is a solution.
8. The topical formulation of claim 1 , wherein the amount of cyanamide is in a range from 100 μM to 500 μM.