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Hydroquinone + Tretinoin
INFORMATION ABOUT HYDROQUINONE + TRETINOIN
Hydroquinone + Tretinoin Uses
Hydroquinone+Tretinoin is used in the treatment of melasma.
How Hydroquinone + Tretinoin works
Hydroquinone + Tretinoin is a combination of two medicines: Hydroquinone and Tretinoin which treat melasma (dark spots on skin). Hydroquinone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Tretinoin is a form of vitamin A that helps the skin to renew itself more quickly.
Common side effects of Hydroquinone + Tretinoin
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Skin cracking, Erythema (skin redness), Stinging sensation, Dryness, Burning sensation at the site of application
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
18 Feb 2020 | 11:54 AM (UTC)
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