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Hydroquinone + Tretinoin + Hydrocortisone

Written By Dr. Anuj SainiReviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma
Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:37 AM (UTC)

Hydroquinone + Tretinoin + Hydrocortisone Uses

Hydroquinone+Tretinoin+Hydrocortisone is used in the treatment of melasma.

How Hydroquinone + Tretinoin + Hydrocortisone works

Hydroquinone + Tretinoin + Hydrocortisone is a combination of three medicines: Hydroquinone , Tretinoin and Hydrocortisone which treat melasma (dark spots on skin). Hydroquinone is a skin lightening medicine. It reduces the amount of a skin pigment (melanin) that causes darkening of skin. Tretinoin is a form of vitamin A that helps the skin to renew itself more quickly. Hydrocortisone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.

Common side effects of Hydroquinone + Tretinoin + Hydrocortisone

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Thinning of skin, Dry skin
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