Use Triluma on dark areas of scar only?

I have 3 scars on my leg. They are pink and around them are very dark. Should I use Triluma on the entire scar since triluma has bleaching properties or just on the dark areas of each scar?

1 answer to “Use Triluma on dark areas of scar only?”

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John Philip Connors III, MD

I would only use the Triluma as directed by your physician. Remember, Triluma has a bleaching agent (Hydroquinone 4%) a retinoic acid as well as a steroid component. Prolonged skin exposure to the steroid can cause detrimental effects of thinning the dermis and resultant damage to the skin. I only allow... more

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