Any success with TriLuma?

SusanRL · 08-13-2006, 11:08 AM

I do have some slight spotting on my skin after being on birth control. It really makes me mad that my doctor never told me that melasma is a possible side effect. Anyway, my current dermatologist recommends triluma, however I have been hesitant to use it because of the hydroquinone. Anyone try this product before? Does the skin redarken after you stop using the cream?

judialoette · 08-13-2006, 12:25 PM

I've seen Aloette's Lumitone work wonders on discolorations. It is availalbe without a prescription & contains NO hydroquinone. A frineds daughter (in her early teens) ends up with horrible discoloration on her upper lip if she spends too much time in the sun. Her mom thinks it is probably hormonal since she had the same problem as a teenager. 3 days on the Lumitone & it was gone.

Alida · 06-27-2007, 07:43 PM

I've used TriLuma. It basically VERY agressively peels your skin. After a few days of using it, you'll begin to see the areas of skin peel off (not a neat peel...but in pieces). It didn't eliminate the malasma all together, but it did lighten it a little. Problem is, melasma stems from within, so the minute you walk out into the sun again, it's back! Use a good sun screen with zinc. I find that helps.

hajnalka27 · 07-31-2008, 01:41 PM

I've heard horror stories about Triluma. Have you used it? Did it work for you without any scars?

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Originally Posted by Alida

I've used TriLuma. It basically VERY agressively peels your skin. After a few days of using it, you'll begin to see the areas of skin peel off (not a neat peel...but in pieces). It didn't eliminate the malasma all together, but it did lighten it a little. Problem is, melasma stems from within, so the minute you walk out into the sun again, it's back! Use a good sun screen with zinc. I find that helps.

clinicpimple · 08-26-2008, 04:50 AM

no magic with melasma yet. most of it works for a while or on those who has a very mild discolouration. triluma works but u need to know the risk

gertine · 09-11-2008, 12:53 PM

It could, yes, but it's usually used to treat melasma, a dark-brown pigmentation of the skin usually associated with menopause in women. Tri-Luma contains tretinoin (a common acne-fighter), but it also contains a topical steroid and hydroquinone (a skin bleacher). This would not be a first-choice treatment for acne unless you have some other skin conditions which would require its use.

08-13-2006, 11:08 AM	#1
SusanRL Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LA, California Gender: Posts: 210 My Mood: Rep Power: 24	Any success with TriLuma? I do have some slight spotting on my skin after being on birth control. It really makes me mad that my doctor never told me that melasma is a possible side effect. Anyway, my current dermatologist recommends triluma, however I have been hesitant to use it because of the hydroquinone. Anyone try this product before? Does the skin redarken after you stop using the cream?

08-13-2006, 12:25 PM	#2
judialoette SCT Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 45 Rep Power: 14	Re: Any success with TriLuma? I've seen Aloette's Lumitone work wonders on discolorations. It is availalbe without a prescription & contains NO hydroquinone. A frineds daughter (in her early teens) ends up with horrible discoloration on her upper lip if she spends too much time in the sun. Her mom thinks it is probably hormonal since she had the same problem as a teenager. 3 days on the Lumitone & it was gone. __________________ judi judi@aloette4u.com

06-27-2007, 07:43 PM	#3
Alida SCT Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Re: Any success with TriLuma? I've used TriLuma. It basically VERY agressively peels your skin. After a few days of using it, you'll begin to see the areas of skin peel off (not a neat peel...but in pieces). It didn't eliminate the malasma all together, but it did lighten it a little. Problem is, melasma stems from within, so the minute you walk out into the sun again, it's back! Use a good sun screen with zinc. I find that helps.

08-26-2008, 04:50 AM	#5
clinicpimple SCT Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 2	Re: Any success with TriLuma? no magic with melasma yet. most of it works for a while or on those who has a very mild discolouration. triluma works but u need to know the risk

09-11-2008, 12:53 PM	#6
gertine SCT Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 2	Re: Any success with TriLuma? It could, yes, but it's usually used to treat melasma, a dark-brown pigmentation of the skin usually associated with menopause in women. Tri-Luma contains tretinoin (a common acne-fighter), but it also contains a topical steroid and hydroquinone (a skin bleacher). This would not be a first-choice treatment for acne unless you have some other skin conditions which would require its use.