Hormoskin is a skin-cleansing cream that has hydroquinone, tretinoin and a corticoid, fluocinolone acetonide. This cream should only be used under the indication of the general practitioner or dermatologist, and is indicated for women who present moderate to severe melasma.
Melasma is characterized by the appearance of dark spots on the face, especially the forehead and cheeks, which can occur due to hormonal disorders, for example. The results appear in about 4 weeks of the use of this cream.
A package of Hormoskin has a price of about 110 reais, and you need a prescription to buy.
What is it for
This remedy is indicated to eliminate melasma, which is characterized by the appearance of dark spots on the skin. Find out what melasma is and how your treatment can be done.
How to use
A small amount of the pea-sized cream should be passed on the spot to be cleared and in the surrounding areas once a day for at least 30 minutes before bedtime.
The next morning you should wash your face with water and moisturizing soap to remove the product and then apply a thin layer of moisturizing cream with sunscreen of at least SPF 30, to the face. In any case, excessive sun exposure should be avoided as much as possible.
If melasma reappears, treatment may be resumed until bleaching occurs again. The maximum treatment time is 6 months, but not continuously.
Possible side effects
The prolonged use of creams with hydroquinone in their composition can lead to the appearance of black-blue spots that gradually appear in the region where the product is applied. If this happens you should stop using this medicine immediately.
The most common side effects that can occur with the use of Hormoskin are burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection, skin atrophy, stretch marks and miliary.
Who should not use
Hormoskin cream should not be used by people who have any type of allergy to any of the components of this product. It is also not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age nor should it be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding because it may harm the baby.
This product should only be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus and if indicated by the doctor.
