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
Skin cracking, Erythema (skin redness), Stinging sensation, Dryness, Burning sensation at the site of application
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma