TRI-LUMA Cream should be applied once daily at night. It should be applied at least 30 minutes before bedtime.
Gently wash the face and neck with a mild cleanser. Rinse and pat the skin dry. Apply a thin film of the cream to the hyperpigmented areas of melasma including about ½ inch of normal appearing skin surrounding each lesion. Rub lightly and uniformly into the skin. Do not use occlusive dressing.
During the day, use a sunscreen of SPF 30, and wear protective clothing. Avoid excessive sunlight exposure. Patients may use moisturizers and/or cosmetics during the day.
Therapeutic effects may be observed as early as 4 weeks. Treatment should be discontinued when melasma is resolved.
When melasma recurs, treat with TRI-LUMA Cream until the condition clears.