Hydroquinone, Tretinoin & Mometasone Furoate Cream – The cream is a skin-related medication used to treat mild to moderate melasma. Melasma is a skin-related condition that causes brown or grey patches on the face. The cream is for external use only. Melasma is also known as chloasma. The cream helps reduces marks, scars, and blemishes. The condition is mainly found in women’s skin more than in men’s. The patches mostly occur on the are of chin, cheeks, forehead, and nose. The Hydroquinone, Tretinoin & Mometasone Furoate Cream is advised to be used with sun-protected measures such as sunscreen and wearing sun-protective clothes. The medication is advised to use under medical supervision to avoid any side effects.

How do Hydroquinone, Tretinoin & Mometasone Furoate Cream Work?

The medication is a combination of three medicines Hydroquinone, Tretinoin, and Mometasone. Hydroquinone is a skin lighting or bleaching agent. The work of Hydroquinone is to decrease the amount of melanin. Melanin is the skin pigment that is responsible for the cause of darkening skin. Mometasone is a corticosteroids. This steroid act by blocking the action of prostaglandins. Prostaglandin is a chemical messenger that is responsible for red skin, itchiness, and swelling. Tretinoin is man-made Vitamin A. Tretinoin works to help the skin cells to heal and renew themselves quickly. Together these medicines merge to provide protection from the skin condition Melasma.

Uses of Hydroquinone, Tretinoin & Mometasone Furoate Cream

• The cream is a skin-related medication used to treat mild to moderate melasma.
• Melasma is a skin-related condition that causes brown or grey patches on the face.
• Hydroquinone, Tretinoin & Mometasone Furoate Cream helps reduces marks, scars, blemishes, and dark circles under the eyes.
• The medication is advised to use under medical supervision to avoid any side effects.

Side Effects of Hydroquinone, Tretinoin & Mometasone Furoate Cream

The side effects may occur after applying the cream. Not to worry the side effect will resolve gradually. If not, contact your physician about the after-effects. Some of the side effects are:

1. Skin pain
2. Acne
3. Redness
4. Irritation
5. Burning
6. Itching
7. The stinging sensation on the skin

Precautions of Hydroquinone, Tretinoin & Mometasone Furoate Cream

Some of the precautions to keep in mind while applying the cream are:

• Avoid contact with cream on the nose, eyes, mouth, vagina, or any other part.
• Inform your doctor about your allergies to this cream or any of its active content.
• Avoid contact with the cream on a cut, open wound, or burned skin.
• Rinse with water immediately if the open wound or cut accidentally got in touch with the cream.
• Hydroquinone, Tretinoin & Mometasone Furoate Cream is not advised for the usage of children below 12 in age.
• Nursing mothers or pregnant women should only use the cream under medical supervision.
• The cream is advised to be used along with sun-protected measures such as sunscreen and wearing sun-protective clothes.
• Do not apply the cream longer than 6-7 weeks unless it is advised by the doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How long does it take Hydroquinone, Tretinoin & Mometasone Furoate Cream to work?

You will start noticing the difference after 2 weeks. But the full results may appear after 2-3 months of regular usage of the cream.

2. What are the directions to apply Hydroquinone, Tretinoin & Mometasone Furoate Cream?

Apply the cream and then gently massage it until it is fully absorbed. Use the cream to apply to the affected areas two to three times a day.

3. Does the use of Hydroquinone, Tretinoin & Mometasone Furoate Cream cause skin irritation?

Yes, after applying the cream, skin irritation may appear as a side effect. It may be a minor after-effect of the cream. However, stop using the cream and seek a doctor’s advice if the irritation is persistent.