Does Tri-Luma lighten the skin?

3 answers to “Does Tri-Luma lighten the skin?”

A: Tri-Luma can be very effective

David Shafer, MD
By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

KJ, Yes, Tri-Luma can be very effective at lightening the skin. The active ingredient in Tri-Luma which helps lighten the skin is Hydroquinone. This works by inhibiting production of melanin. The other ingredients in Tri-Luma include Retin-A and Steroids. All three ingredients can be purchased separately,... more

A: Tri-luma skin lightening cream

David J. Levens, MD
By David J. Levens, MD - Ft. Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

Tri-Luma is a prescription cream that consists of three active products: retin A, commonly used by itself or in other combinations to help revitalize the skin, hydroquinone, a "bleaching" cream that can lighten the skin by effecting the melanocyte (pigment) cells, and a mild corticosteroid to... more

A: Tri-Luma

Steven Wallach, MD
By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Yes, tri-luma can lighten the skin because it contains hydroquinone.

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