Does Tri-Luma lighten skin?

Fluocinolone acetonide 0.01% is a mild corticosteroid that reduces inflammation. Hydroquinone 4% is a depigmenting agent that interrupts the formation and synthesis of melanin to help lighten the skin. Tretinoin 0.05% works by increasing the skin cell turnover rate, which helps exfoliate the skin.

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.

What are the side effects of Tri-Luma?

Tri-Luma side effects darkening or discoloration of treated skin; irritation of your eyes, nose, or mouth; severe skin redness, itching, peeling, blistering, or crusting; severe burning or swelling of the skin; or.

Can I use Tri-Luma every night?

Typical dosing for Tri-Luma Apply a thin layer to darker patches of skin once daily at night at least 30 minutes before bedtime. Be sure to also cover about one-half inch of unaffected skin surrounding each of the discolored areas with Tri-Luma.

Does melasma come back after Tri-Luma?

In studies, most patients treated with Tri-Luma®Cream (fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%, hydroquinone 4%, tretinoin 0.05%) over 8 weeks saw their melasma come back after concluding treatment.

Is Tri-Luma worth it?

User Reviews for Tri-Luma to treat Melasma. Tri-Luma has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 83 ratings for the treatment of Melasma. 72% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 22% reported a negative experience.

How long does Tri-Luma last?

Tri-Luma® Cream (fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%, hydroquinone 4%, tretinoin 0.05%) is indicated for the short-term (up to 8 weeks) treatment of moderate-to-severe melasma of the face. It is not for long-term use (more than 8 weeks) or for the maintenance of melasma symptoms.

What is Tritri-Luma ® cream?

Tri-Luma ® Cream is a unique triple-combination topical therapy for the short-term (8-week) treatment of the dark spots associated with moderate-to-severe facial melasma. Fluocinolone acetonide 0.01% is a mild corticosteroid that reduces inflammation.

Can I advertise Tri-Luma cream in Malaysia?

This is not an advertisement of a medicine as such an advertisement would require prior approval from the Medicines Advertisement Board of Malaysia. Tri-Luma Cream is available in many areas in Malaysia.

How much does Tri-Luma cost?

Tri-Luma Prices. The cost for Tri-Luma topical cream (0.01%-4%-0.05%) is around $220 for a supply of 30 grams, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. Tri-Luma is available as a brand name drug only, a generic version is not yet available.

Warnings/Precautions: TRI‐LUMA contains sulfites which may cause severe, life‐threatening allergic reactions in people allergic to sulfites. TRI‐LUMA contains hydroquinone, which may cause a gradual blue‐black darkening of the skin.