What Are Dermatologists Prescribing to Treat Melasma Since You Can No Longer Get Tri-Luma? Doctor Answers, Tips
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What Are Dermatologists Prescribing to Treat Melasma Since You Can No Longer Get Tri-Luma?

I'm at the end of an 8% compounded prescription and don't want to go back to the doctor who prescribed it.

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by blmiller in Stow, OH
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Hi, Unfortunately TriLuma is still not being manufactured by Galderma. It is not because there is a problem with the product but instead there are production delays which we have seen with many pharmaceutical medications. What we have found to be effective is a prescription strength 6-8% Hydroquinone product with Bilberry and Kojic Acid that we individualize per patient. Based on recent laser studies, we enhance penetration by applying this product to the skin... more

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