Melasma and changing birth control prescriptions

External Since: Jun 08, 2004 Posts: 2

Hi
After a decade on the pill, I am starting to see evidence of melasma.
I am on the high dose type and I was wondering if anyone has had
success changing to either the low dose pill or a different brand of
pill and still been able to successfully reverse or treat their
melasma.

Thanks!
Liz

External Since: Jan 11, 2004 Posts: 39

You may want to talk with your doctor about getting a prescription for a cream
called Tri-Luma. If you use this cream you must use Sunblock daily. Its a must
while using Tri-Luma, since it contains retin=a. Even without using Tri-luma
you should use sunblock daily since it will prevent the dark spots from getting
larger and darker.

Cindi