Does Tri-Luma darken skin?

Does Tri-Luma darken skin?

One of the medicines in TRI-LUMA Cream can cause a blue-black darkening of your skin. Stop using TRI-LUMA Cream and tell you doctor if you develop a blue-black darkening of your skin. TRI-LUMA Cream can pass through your skin.

Is Tri-Luma good for melasma?

Tri-Luma® Cream should always be used in conjunction with sun-avoidance measures, like using sunscreens and wearing protective clothing. Tri-Luma® Cream may improve the appearance of melasma but is not a cure.

Is Tri-Luma good for hyperpigmentation?

Tri-Luma’s quick onset of action makes it a good choice for hyperpigmentation.

When should I stop using Tri-Luma?

Additionally, Tri-Luma® Cream is indicated for the short-term (up to 8 weeks) treatment of moderate-to-severe melasma of the face. It is not indicated for long-term use (more than 8 weeks) or for the maintenance of melasma symptoms.

How long does it take for Tri-Luma to work?

It may take up to 4 weeks to notice significant improvement. However, this medication is not recommended for long-term use (such as longer than 8 weeks) without stopping the medication for short periods. Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens after 4 weeks of treatment.

Is Tri-Luma better than hydroquinone?

Tri-luma is a cream that is a mixture of three things: a steroid (fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%) a “bleaching” agent (hydroquinone 4%) and a topical retinoid (tretinoin 0.05%). Several studies comparing Tri-Luma to hydroquinone 4% alone show that Tri-Luma has a 30% better rate of complete clearing.

How long before you see results from Tri-Luma?

It may take up to 4 weeks to notice significant improvement. However, this medication is not recommended for long-term use (such as longer than 8 weeks) without stopping the medication for short periods.

Does melasma come back after hydroquinone?

ANSWER: The skin condition melasma can be challenging to get rid of completely, and as a chronic condition, it can come back after treatment. With the treatment you mention, intense-pulsed light or IPL, melasma often reappears quickly.

What makes melasma worse?

Sun exposure: Exposure to the sun’s rays can make melasma worse and this includes being in the heat and visible light. It doesn’t have to be a very hot day out, but if the sun is beaming on your skin, the melasma can immediately get worse.

Does hydroquinone make melasma worse?

Hydroquinone may be helpful in epidermal-type melasma. Concentrations vary from 2% to 10% and hydroquinone may be used twice daily for 12 weeks. Hydroquinone may cause local skin irritation, however, and thereby leading to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, making the skin pigmentation worse.

How do you treat stubborn melasma?

Triple combination cream (hydroquinone, tretinoin, and corticosteroid) remains the most effective treatment for melasma, as well as hydroquinone alone. Chemical peels and laser- and light-based devices have mixed results. Oral tranexamic acid is a promising new treatment for moderate and severe recurrent melasma.