TriLuma is a prescription-strength topical skin medication that is commonly used to treat melasma and hyperpigmentation on the face, neck, decollete and hands when over-the-counter skin lightening products fail.
TriLuma blends three powerful skin care ingredients into a single formula that is safe and effective for an eight-week treatment course to improve skin tone.
TriLuma Ingredients
TriLuma contains hydroquinone 4% (a skin bleaching agent), tretinoin 0.05% (the active ingredient in Retin A and Renova) and fluocinolone 0.01% (a mild steroid). This combination of ingredients is extremely effective for reducing skin discoloration associated with melasma, acne scars and sun damage, as well as fine lines, wrinkles and skin inflammation.
TriLuma Side Effects
TriLuma can increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun, so it is important to wear a broad spectrum sunscreen and use other methods of sun protection daily. This will also increase the effectiveness of melasma treatment by not worsening symptoms via sun exposure.
Skin irritation including dryness, itching, burning, redness and peeling may occur with TriLuma use but usually resolves within a few weeks, once your skin is used to the product.
Using too much TriLuma may increase irritation, so be sure to follow application instructions and use only the recommended amount.
Contact Sadick Dermatology in Manhattan or Great Neck to learn more about TriLuma for melasma treatment.
