Description
Analite Cream â Hydroquinone, Tretinoin & Mometasone for Melasma
Analite Cream is a three-active combination cream containing Hydroquinone 2%, Tretinoin 0.05%, and Mometasone Furoate 0.1%, most commonly prescribed for melasma and other hyperpigmentation. Each active plays a different role: Hydroquinone reduces the pigment-producing activity in skin, Tretinoin increases cell turnover to help fade existing dark patches, and Mometasone (a topical corticosteroid) is included to control the irritation the other two actives can cause.
Why this one is different from a typical whitening cream
This isn’t an over-the-counter brightening moisturizer â it’s a prescription-pattern combination, and the corticosteroid component in particular is why it needs to be used under medical guidance rather than as a long-term daily routine product. Topical corticosteroids are effective short-term but can thin the skin, cause visible blood vessels, or trigger rebound pigmentation if used continuously for longer than a doctor intends.
What it’s used for
Melasma, post-acne dark marks, and other stubborn hyperpigmentation that hasn’t responded to gentler brightening actives alone.
How it’s used
The frequency and, critically, the treatment duration should be set by your dermatologist â this combination is generally intended for a defined course rather than indefinite daily use, precisely because of the corticosteroid component. Follow their instructions on how long to continue rather than continuing past the point your skin has responded.
When to see a doctor
See a dermatologist before starting, to confirm the diagnosis and get a course length suited to you â and again if you notice thinning skin, visible small blood vessels, stretch-mark-like lines, or if the pigmentation gets worse or comes back stronger after stopping (a known effect of stopping a corticosteroid-containing cream abruptly after extended use). Avoid use during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor has specifically approved it.
This description is general product information, not medical advice, and is not a substitute for guidance from the dermatologist managing your treatment.
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