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Strut Melasma Formula is a physician and pharmacist formulated blend of medications that target the main symptoms of Melasma. This treatment may help lighten darkened or hyperpigmented areas, reduce redness and swelling, prevent the formation of excess melanin in skin, and increase healthy cell turnover.
A compounded medication is a prescription that is mixed up specifically for you based on your doctor’s request for a specific strength and dosage form. Compounded medications are not manufactured, but made in compounding pharmacies that follow a formula ‘recipe’ customized to your condition to create an individualized medication for you.
Strut Melasma Formula combines prescription and non-prescription ingredients in a pharmaceutical grade non-comedogenic base to help reduce the appearance of Melasma. Hydrocortisone is a mild topical steroid which helps locally with inflammation, redness, itching, and swelling. Hydroquinone is a topical lightening agent which may help prevent the formation of excess melanin in skin, which causes a darkened appearance. Kojic acid is an agent found in mushrooms which may help lighten skin when applied topically. Tretinoin is a derivative of vitamin A found to increase healthy cell turnover which helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and dark spots.
Apply a light coating of cream to clean, dry skin on affected areas, once daily at bedtime, or twice daily, as directed by your doctor. Wash hands after application, and avoid excess sun exposure. Strut Melasma formula is usually not used for longer than 8 weeks unless directed otherwise by your doctor. Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved unless directed otherwise by your doctor. This drug combination is not intended for long-term treatment of Melasma and does not permanently cure Melasma. Once this treatment is discontinued, repigmentation will likely occur in the affected areas, although patients can continue to be managed with other treatments. Follow your doctor's specific orders if you are unsure how to use the medication.
The most common side effects of Strut Melasma Formula are itching, redness, scaling, dryness, peeling, burning, stinging, and increased sensitivity to the sun. Less common side effects include severe dryness, cracking, bleeding, blisters, oozing, or a blue or black discoloration of the skin. Wear sunscreen daily while using this product.
Hydrocortisone, Hydroquinone, Kojic acid, Tretinoin in Prescription Dermatology Cream
This treatment plan may help: lighten darkened or hyperpigmented areas, reduce redness and swelling, prevent the formation of excess melanin in skin, and increase healthy cell turnover.
It may take up to several weeks to see maximum results.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Use the medicine exactly as directed. Using more medicine or applying it more often than prescribed will not make it work any faster, and may increase side effects.
Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin. Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, lips, or mouth.
Do not use on sunburned skin, or skin affected by eczema. Wash your hands before and after applying formula.
Before applying, clean and dry the skin area to be treated. Applying formula to wet skin may cause skin irritation. Do not wash the treated area or apply other skin products for at least 1 hour after applying formula.
This formula should be used as part of a complete skin care program that includes avoiding sunlight and using an effective sunscreen and protective clothing.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
You can use this medicine in conjunction with other topical skin products, but avoid other products that also contain tretinoin, retinol, vitamin A, topical steroids, or hydroquinone.
Do not use skin products that contain benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, resorcinol, or salicylic acid unless otherwise directed by your doctor. These products can cause severe skin irritation if used with this formula.
Using hydroquinone topical together with benzoyl peroxide, hydrogen peroxide, or other peroxide products may stain your skin. This staining can usually be removed with soap and water.
This medication may cause allergic reactions if you are allergic to a component of the medication or medications similar to the ingredients in this product.
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed (Ingredients: Hydrocortisone, Hydroquinone, Kojic acid, Tretinoin) please stop the compound, reach out to us and contact your doctor.
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, you may be having an acute allergic reaction and you need to get emergency medical help immediately.
We have evaluated your health history and the specific health information you provided us, however if anything changes and you develop or discover any new condition please contact us and your doctor to make sure this medication is still appropriate for you.
Some medications can have interactions with conditions and we will help you evaluate that risk and decide on an appropriate treatment plan.
This compounded medication has not been evaluated for use with pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant use only at the discretion of your medical provider.
It is generally recommended not to use Tretinoin products during pregnancy.
You may experience side effects with these medications.
These side effects are common and may go away with time and daily use:
These side effects may be managed with frequent use of an everyday sunscreen and moisturizer.
You may also commonly experience:
Stop using the formula and call your doctor at once if you have:
You should also avoid other products known to cause skin irritation on the area of treatment such as: medicated or abrasive soaps, chemical hair removers or waxes, electrolysis, products with alcohol or astringents, and cosmetics with a strong drying effect.
We have evaluated your health history and the specific health information you provided us, however if anything changes and you start or discover that you are taking any additional medicines or supplements please contact us and your doctor to make sure this medication is still appropriate for you.
Some medications can have interactions and we will help you evaluate that risk and decide on an appropriate treatment plan.
You can use this medicine in conjunction with other topical skin products, but avoid other products that also contain tretinoin, retinol, vitamin A, topical steroids, or hydroquinone.
We have evaluated the specific health information provided by you to identify if this product is appropriate for you. If you forgot to provide us with any information or incorrectly provided the information we may misdiagnose or fail to diagnose conditions that you may have which could affect our recommendation for treatment.
If you need to update or clarify any information about your health you can call us and update your profile so that we may reevaluate if this is appropriate for you.
This treatment is not 100% effective for every patient. It may not work for every patient or may only work partially to resolve the condition that it is meant to treat.
If the treatment is not working, or if you find that you are experiencing new or worsening symptoms, contact us as well as your doctor to identify if you should continue this treatment.
If it is an emergency, call 911 or seek immediate medical help.
We are providing this treatment for you because the potential benefits outweigh the risks in our estimation based on the medical information provided. You should evaluate this information and any input from your in-person healthcare team, and any other relevant information to decide if this treatment plan is appropriate for you.
We recommend that you update all of your physicians, pharmacists, and the rest of your healthcare team to let them know about any new medicines or supplements that you are taking or any changes in your health.
You can also ask us questions anytime regarding your therapy and we are happy to help you share any information about your health with anyone in your personal healthcare team.
The following links provide further information of the potential risks and benefits of this medication:
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