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Melasma :(

ElvisShops — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 02:00:26 GMT

What is the most effective treatment you have used for melasma and how long did it take to see improvement? TIA

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Shanus — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 10:08:36 GMT

@ElvisShops wrote:
What is the most effective treatment you have used for melasma and how long did it take to see improvement? TIA

@ElvisShops I've had success with the Obagi system. It was years ago and hydroquinone (4%) is now by prescription only. You mix a pea size amount with Retin A (by prescription) since over the counter Retinols are not strong enough. It's applied each night and after 6 wks., you should begin seeing some fading. Obagi is available from dermatologists and/or medi spas.

Obagi now makes a night time treatment that's free of hydroquinone and is available on some sites. It still needs to be used with Retin A. It is effective on my few dark sun spots that show up after the summer, but not sure it would be strong enough to fade melasma.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 13:49:04 GMT

4% Hydroquinone is stil lthe gold standrd in this country. Use it for 3 months intensely, and the spots should be faded for good. Worked for me .

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Still Raining — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 19:22:36 GMT

I had a bad case from hormones used for peri menopause. The Derm tried several things, but it only went away when I went off them.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 19:31:15 GMT

@ElvisShops Here is a home remedy.

Lavender and tree tea oil – A mix of these oils applied at least four times a day will draw significant results within no time.

Mix the essential oils (Lavender & Tea Tree oil with a carrier oil such as Grapeseed oil or Almond oil, etc. iherb.com sells essential oils and carrier oils.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 19:56:51 GMT

TRI-LUMA cream is specifically formulated for melasma. It's a Rx med but you can buy it w/o a Rx from AllDayChemist. If I had melasma that's what I would use.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 20:25:51 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
TRI-LUMA cream is specifically formulated for melasma. It's a Rx med but you can buy it w/o a Rx from AllDayChemist. If I had melasma that's what I would use.

This product is Hydroquinone based too. you can get OTC brands that are 2 to 3% Hydroquinone instead of 4%.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 20:38:02 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
TRI-LUMA cream is specifically formulated for melasma. It's a Rx med but you can buy it w/o a Rx from AllDayChemist. If I had melasma that's what I would use.
This product is Hydroquinone based too. you can get OTC brands that are 2 to 3% Hydroquinone instead of 4%.

It's the combination of the three constituents together which make that cream more effective than just HQ alone. The tretinoin can have some permanent effects by destroying the enzyme which leads to pigment formation. The other ingredient, a steroid, also inhibits melanin production.

Re: Melasma :(

Shelbelle — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 21:19:16 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Shelbelle wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
TRI-LUMA cream is specifically formulated for melasma. It's a Rx med but you can buy it w/o a Rx from AllDayChemist. If I had melasma that's what I would use.
This product is Hydroquinone based too. you can get OTC brands that are 2 to 3% Hydroquinone instead of 4%.

It's the combination of the three constituents together which make that cream more effective than just HQ alone. The tretinoin can have some permanent effects by destroying the enzyme which leads to pigment formation. The other ingredient, a steroid, also inhibits melanin production.

I would agree, there are benefits to getting an RX, just that some dont have a derm doc or dont want to go to one. But if it is available online, go for it.

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ElvisShops — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:50:54 GMT

Thank you for the information. I may try Musely. Have you seen ads for it? It is a hydroquine product.

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San Antonio Gal — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 12:06:07 GMT

I would take @SilleeMee 's advice and order the Tri Luma from All Day Chemist. Google Tri Luma if you haven't yet. All Day Chemist prices are also very reasonable.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 12:55:20 GMT

@San Antonio Gal wrote:
I would take @SilleeMee 's advice and order the Tri Luma from All Day Chemist. Google Tri Luma if you haven't yet. All Day Chemist prices are also very reasonable.

@San Antonio Gal

Yes! At ADC one tube costs approx $30, depending on how much you buy in a single order. Compare that to $200 and up + the cost of a doctors's visit if you buy it here in the USA. Same product only cheaper and available w/o a Rx over there at ADC.

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ElvisShops — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 03:49:31 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@San Antonio Gal wrote:
I would take @SilleeMee 's advice and order the Tri Luma from All Day Chemist. Google Tri Luma if you haven't yet. All Day Chemist prices are also very reasonable.

@San Antonio Gal
Yes! At ADC one tube costs approx $30, depending on how much you buy in a single order. Compare that to $200 and up + the cost of a doctors's visit if you buy it here in the USA. Same product only cheaper and available w/o a Rx over there at ADC.

TriLuma is hydroquinone + retin A? Does it contain other inredients that would be helpful? I have used retin A off and on for years. Neither it nor the 4% Obagi improved my melasma Part of the Obai system is hydro blended with retin A. . I think I used TriLuma years ago from a derm. I have tried so many things over the years. I'm so tired of it I could scream.