Uses of Hydroquinone+Mometasone+Tretinoin

Hydroquinone+Mometasone+Tretinoin are used in adults for the treatment of moderate to severe melasma (dark spots on the skin) in association with sun-avoidance measures like using sunscreens and wearing protective clothing.

Therapeutic Category

Hydroquinone+Mometasone+Tretinoin: Depigmenting agents, Corticosteroids, and Retinoids

How Hydroquinone+Mometasone+Tretinoin works

Hydroquinone+Mometasone+Tretinoin help in treating melasma. Hydroquinone is a skin bleaching agent that blocks the enzyme tyrosinase, which is responsible for the production of melanin that causes pigmentation. Thus, it helps with the fading of dark spots on the skin. Tretinoin helps to recover the damage to the skin caused by sun exposure (photodamage) by thickening the skin layer and preventing the loss of keratinized cells. It helps to rejuvenate the skin. Mometasone furoate blocks prostaglandin synthesis and reduces redness, swelling, and itching caused by tretinoin and other skin infections.

Common side effects of Hydroquinone+Mometasone+Tretinoin

• mild burning
• stinging
• redness
• dryness

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• infraorbital and paranasal fissures

Health Tips for Hydroquinone+Mometasone+Tretinoin

• Avoid sun exposure as it makes the skin more sensitive to sunlight while using this medication. Limit sun exposure when you must be outdoors; use sunscreen with a high SPF; and wear protective clothing, such as wide-brimmed hats and long sleeves
• Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher every morning to the treated areas. Sunscreen helps protect your skin from UV damage and prevents further pigmentation
• Use a gentle moisturizer on the treated areas to combat potential dryness and irritation. Apply it after the medication has been absorbed and dried
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this medication