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Tri-Luma® Cream is the only triple-action cream approved for the short-term and intermittent long-term treatment of moderate to severe melasma. The latest long-term safety studies confirm that Tri-Luma® Cream is safe and effective when used for longer than eight weeks and repeatedly thereafter when melasma recurs.
Tri-Luma's special combination of three active ingredients is more effective than any combination of the individual components in reducing the darkened skin caused by melasma.* Learn more about this treatment and ask your doctor if Tri-Luma® Cream is right for you.
What is melasma?
Melasma is a darkening of the skin caused by excessive production of melanin—the pigment that causes skin to tan. That’s why the sun, which increases melanin production, makes melasma worse. Melasma occurs almost instantly on areas of skin that are exposed to the sun, like your chin, cheeks and upper lip area. It can be mild, moderate, or severe.
What are the signs of melasma?
Brown or gray-brown spots on your cheeks, upper lip, nose, forehead, or chin are typical signs of melasma. This discoloration frequently occurs on both sides of the face. Experts believe melasma can be triggered by a number of different things, including hormonal changes that occur when a woman begins taking birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy. It can also occur during the second or third trimester of pregnancy, which is why it is sometimes called the “mask of pregnancy.” Melasma can also occur after sun exposure.
who gets melasma
Melasma is a common skin condition that occurs predominantly in women. In fact, about 6 million American women are estimated to have melasma. Anyone can have it, though it seems to be more common in people with darker skin types.
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