Can I use moisturizer after Tri-Luma?
Do not cover the treated area with anything after applying TRI-LUMA Cream. If your skin gets too irritated, stop using TRI-LUMA Cream, and let your doctor know. To help avoid skin dryness, you may use a moisturizer in the morning after you wash your face. You may also use a moisturizer and cosmetics during the day.
What is TRI-LUMA Cream used for?
This combination medication is used to treat melasma on the face. Melasma is a condition of dark patchy areas on the skin, especially on the cheeks and forehead. It sometimes occurs with hormone changes.
Is Tri-Luma the same as hydroquinone?
Tri-Luma is a combination of three medications that help treat melasma (dark skin patches) on the face. Fluocinolone is a corticosteroid that lowers irritation and inflammation. Hydroquinone is a melanin synthesis inhibitor, which helps lighten the color of skin.
Does Tri-Luma darken skin?
One of the medicines in TRI-LUMA Cream can cause a blue-black darkening of your skin. Stop using TRI-LUMA Cream and tell you doctor if you develop a blue-black darkening of your skin. TRI-LUMA Cream can pass through your skin.
Does Tri Luma need to be refrigerated?
Tri-Luma Cream is light yellow in color, and supplied in 30 g aluminum tubes, NDC 0299-5950-30. Storage: Keep tightly closed. Store in a refrigerator, 2° – 8°C (36° – 46°F). Protect from freezing.
Does Tri-Luma need to be refrigerated?
Can you use Tri Luma under eyes?
Trilima cream is perhaps the most well publicized lightening agent and is primarily used for hyperpigmentation but can be used for dark circles.
Can I use Tri Luma during the day?
Use Tri-Luma Cream exactly as your doctor tells you to use it. Before you apply Tri-Luma Cream, gently wash your face with a mild cleanser. Rinse your face and pat your skin dry. Apply Tri-Luma Cream 1 time a day, at least 30 minutes before bedtime.
What are the side effects of Tri-Luma cream?
Warnings/Precautions: TRI‐LUMA contains sulfites which may cause severe, life‐threatening allergic reactions in people allergic to sulfites. TRI‐LUMA contains hydroquinone, which may cause a gradual blue‐black darkening of the skin.
How to use Tri Luma cream for melasma?
In clinical trials used to support the use of TRI-LUMA Cream in the treatment of melasma, patients were instructed to avoid sunlight exposure to the face, wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen with SPF 30 each day. They were to apply the study medication each night, after washing their face with a mild soapless cleanser.
How much does Galderma cost for Tri Luma cream?
Through Galderma CareConnect, we make it simple for you to access remarkable savings on your Tri-Luma ® (fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%, hydroquinone 4%, tretinoin 0.05%) Cream prescription. Eligible commercially-insured patients may pay as little as $35 to start treating troublesome dark spots associated with facial melasma.