MELASMA / CHLOASMA

Hydroquinone 3-5%

Kojic Acid 1-2%

Ascorbic acid 0.5-2%

+/- Dexamethasone 0.1% OR Hydrocortisone 1% cream

+/- Salicylic acid 1-2%

in Aqueous Cream OR Tretinoin 0.05%-0.1% OR Propylene Glycol/Alcohol

KLIGMAN’S FORMULA

Hydroquinone 5%

Tretinoin 0.1%

Dexamethasone 0.1%

Ascorbic acid 0.5%

Cream or gel base to 100%

Hydroquinone 4% in Neostrata Skin Brightening gel (2% Kojic Acid, 5% blend of Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid and Lactic Acid and 5% Gluconolactone)