Tri Luma Cream

TriLuma Cream 15mg

Tri-Luma cream is a topical therapy with a unique combination of effective ingredients. Tri-Luma cream is an FDA-approved cream for treating melasma. The cream has given some hope to sufferers to treat their skin blemishes conveniently. The cream contains three active ingredients that are effective in treating skin issues. It’s an eight-week course for treating facial dark spots from moderate to severe melasma appearance. The power of its 3 main ingredients plays a vital role in treating skin issues. 

The combination formulation triggers its effect by restricting the production of certain hormones (prostaglandins) that cause skin redness and patches. Tri-Luma contains:

1. Hydroquinone 4% - Reduces skin pigmentation.
2. Tretinoin 0.05% - Helps you renew skin tissues as it contains vitamin A, a substance that offers a natural glow and softens the skin.
3. Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01% - Reduces skin inflammation. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (certain chemical messengers) that cause the skin to be red, itchy, and swollen.

How to Apply Tri-Luma Cream?

Use the cream if your doctor recommends it. The following steps can be taken care of while applying TriLuma: 

• Apply Tri-Luma 30 minutes before going to bed
• Wash your face with a mild cleanser and pat it dry
• Take a pea-sized amount of cream on your fingertips and apply a thin coating to discolored spots, covering ½ inches of normal skin and the affected area.
• Rub the cream gently on your skin; it will be almost invisible after a few seconds of its application. If you still see the cream on your face, you have applied an extra cream.
• While applying TriLuma cream, avoid mouth, eyes, nose, and any open wounds.
• Apply this formulation till the time your dermatologist recommends it. Too much application may irritate your skin and prevent faster results.
• Don’t cover the area where you have applied the cream with anything.

Precautions and warnings

Tri-Luma cream contains sulfites. Sulfites may cause severe and life-threatening allergies in people who are allergic to sulfites. Hydroquinone may also cause temporary skin darkening. You should not use Tri-Luma cream if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.  

• Avoid going in sunlight and UV rays after applying the cream. Due to the ingredients of Tri-Luma cream, the chances of getting sunburn are high. Dark skin patches may become darker as sun rays trigger the melasma faster when the skin is exposed to sunlight. Therefore, protecting your skin from the sun is important to prevent further skin darkening. Avoiding sun rays is especially important for women who are taking birth control pills or have undergone hormone replacement therapy.

• Avoid using alcohol-containing toiletries and other products, such as harsh soaps, cleansers, astringents, shampoos, spices, and lime. 

• Don’t use other medicines while using Tri-Luma cream unless your doctor advises. Certain drugs and medications can cause serious skin issues and drug interaction.

 The Side Effects of Tri-Luma Cream:

You may experience skin burning, redness, itching, peeling, or irritation after its application; these are the common signs, but if it irritates your skin too much, stop using the cream immediately and consult your dermatologist. It is best to use Tri-Luma cream with effective sunscreens (SPF 30) if you plan to go out. Also, wear protective clothes if you spend a lot of time in sunlight. Sun avoidance measures help Tri-luma to work fast. This cream helps improve melasma appearance but does not promise to cure. 

Consult your dermatologist if you face the following effects:

• Severe Skin irritation/ hives
• Skin darkness
• Severe swelling
• Hives or