Triluma Topical Cream is a prescription-only combination medication used mainly for the short-term treatment of moderate-to-severe melasma (dark patches on the face, especially due to sun exposure or hormonal changes).
Key Ingredients:
1. Hydroquinone (4%) – a skin lightening agent that reduces excess melanin production.
2. Tretinoin (0.05%) – a retinoid that increases skin cell turnover, helping fade pigmentation and improve skin texture.
3. Fluocinolone acetonide (0.01%) – a mild corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and irritation.
How it works:
• Hydroquinone fades dark spots by blocking melanin production.
• Tretinoin accelerates skin renewal, making pigment lighten faster.
• Fluocinolone soothes redness, swelling, or irritation caused by the other two ingredients.
Uses:
• Primarily for facial melasma.