Tri-Luma for Melasma treatment and skin lightening
Melasma is a condition that affects so many women--many experiencing it for the first time during pregnancy--where it is referred to as the "mask of pregnancy". According to the American Academy of Dermatology, men account for only 10% of those affected by melasma.
A recent comment was posted on the RealSelf.com forum topic "Advice on Treating Melasma" about a doctor-prescribed topical cream, Tri-Luma Cream.
Tri-Luma--the "Tri" is for the three active ingredients it contains-- fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%, hydroquinone 4%, tretinoin 0.05%--touts the ability to reduce the signs of melasma within 8 weeks.
We asked New York dermatologist, Dr. Jordana S. Gilman, to share her thoughts on Tri-Luma Cream, and learned, she's a fan.
TriLuma is one of my favorite products to treat Melasma, because it is one of the most effective products available. Melasma is a very troublesome problem for many women, and has a tendency to recur. TriLuma combines 3 ingredients to work together to lighten dark patches of skin. To date, there is no evidence that any of the ingredients cause harm.
Tri-Luma Cream costs around $120, though I did see some "deals" online--so it's not inexpensive. But if it delivers on its claims and can help manage not only the physical but also the emotional side of dealing with melasma, it's worth it.
Have you tried Tri-Luma Cream? What was your experience--did it help your melasma condition?
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5 Dec 2008
I use Tri-Luma for Melasma, on and off for about 2 years now. I see great results in a couple of weeks and within 4 weeks my skin is dark spots FREE, it's awesome!. The bad thing about this is that as soon as I stop applying the cream my dark spots comes back. I wish they invent a cream that would cure melasma once and for all. Ruth
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29 Mar 2009
Hi. I've been using Tri Luma on and off for about one year. It hadn't had much of a reaction, probably because I was inconsistant with applying it. Lately, I've noticed some areas of application turning darker brown. I am guilty of being a constant picker and squeezer and am wondering if applying it to irritated skin is the reason. My skin is white. Has anyone out there had anything similar happen to their skin? Thank you, Dactis
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16 Jun 2009
I haven't purchased this TriLuma cream yet but I'm hoping it removed my dark spots on my hands? I'm just confirming that this cream does work? I don't want to spend the money and it doesn't work :( Please let me know for those of you using this cream. Thanks, Letty
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5 Sep 2009
Hi. I have melasma on my face causing by FRAXEL LASER!!! I've been using Tri Luma for about one year. At the beginning my skin was irritated but looks like it is fading away, but in the long run It hadn't do much, I stop using it for about a month now, and I think it looks darker than I started... I'm very depressed, since it is hard to hide it even with make-up.