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MENARINI A-RET-HC HYDROQUINONE TRETINOIN & HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE GEL 15G
₦6,000.00
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Menarini A-Ret-HC Gel is a prescription-strength topical treatment used to treat moderate to severe melasma and hyperpigmentation. It combines three powerful ingredients—Hydroquinone (2%), Tretinoin (0.05%), and Hydrocortisone Acetate (1%)—to lighten dark spots, promote skin cell turnover, and reduce inflammation.
Core Ingredients & How They Work
- Hydroquinone (2%): A depigmenting agent that inhibits melanin production, directly lightening dark, discolored patches of skin.
- Tretinoin (0.05%): A form of Vitamin A that accelerates skin cell turnover, allowing the skin to exfoliate and renew itself quickly.
- Hydrocortisone Acetate (1%): A mild corticosteroid that minimizes inflammation, redness, and irritation caused by the other active ingredients.
Indications and Usage
- Primary Use: Treats facial conditions like melasma, freckles, age spots, and acne scars.
- Application: Typically applied in a thin layer to the affected, clean, and dry area, usually once daily at night, or as directed by a dermatologist.
Safety & Precautions
- Sun Sensitivity: Tretinoin and hydroquinone make your skin highly sensitive to the sun. Strict sun avoidance and daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen are required.
- Side Effects: Common initial reactions include dryness, peeling, redness, burning, or itching.
- Long-Term Use: Due to the hydrocortisone, this cream should only be used exactly as prescribed and is generally not recommended for continuous long-term use without medical supervision.
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