What's the Best Way to Maintain Results After Using TRILUMA? Doctor Answers, Tips
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What's the Best Way to Maintain Results After Using TRILUMA?

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.

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by 8759anon in Boston,MA
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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 more
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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).
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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.

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