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What's the Best Way to Maintain Results After Using TRILUMA?
asked 1 year ago by 8759anon in Boston,MA
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Question viewed 582 times
Tags: results
I heard on the Triluma website that many patients' melamsa came back after they stopped usage. I want to counteract that when I am done with the 8 week trial of Triluma usage. If it helps, I have Black skin.
3 answers to What's the Best Way to Maintain Results After Using TRILUMA?
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Continue with Hydroquinone
Triluma has a steroid ( fluocinolone acetonide) in its formula ( hydroquinone, and tretinoin...retin a being the other two ingredients). Since steroids can ultimately thin the skin, it is advised that Triluma usage be limited to two months.
At that point most dermatologists switch their patients to a pure hydroquinone such as Aclero, Epiquin, Claripel ( this has a sunscreen in it) etc. I would recommend continuing the benefits of the Tretinoin part of the Triluma by usin
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Best way to treat and maintain results after skin bleaching.
The best way to maintain the results after Triluma are probably avoidance of sun exposure and hormonal medications if they were associated with contributing to the original condition (Melasma or Chloasma).
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Melasma requires constant management
It is very important to continue on a program once your melasma is better.
Daily SPF and antioxidants in the morning and some type of retinoid and bleaching product at night will be needed for an extended period of time. There are other things you can try like Lustra, Epiquin, Blanche, Hydro Q, etc, so speak to your dermatologist to keep you looking brighter! PS: you can use Triluma longer than 8 weeks too.
