Dong-A Pharmaceutical Launches Large-Volume 'Melatonin Cream' for Pigmentation Treatment

Dong-A Pharmaceutical announced on the 13th that it has launched Melatonin Cream 50G, a pigmentation treatment.

Image of Dong-A Pharmaceutical's pigmentation treatment 'Melatonin Cream'
[Photo by Dong-A Pharmaceutical]

This product, which has increased the volume by 20g compared to the previous one, was released in a large size for consumers who are concerned about managing skin pigmentation on areas such as the underarms, knees, and elbows during outdoor activities like golf, camping, and hiking.

Melatonin Cream is a pigmentation treatment that inhibits melanin production and bleaches excessively deposited pigment. The main ingredient, hydroquinone, contained at 20mg per 1g of the medicine, inhibits tyrosinase, an enzyme that promotes melanin production, preventing excessive melanin formation. It also changes the shape of melanosomes in melanocytes where melanin is produced, treating skin pigmentation through this dual action of bleaching the overly deposited pigment.

Melatonin Cream has a light white cream formulation and should be applied topically by dabbing 1 to 2 times a day on the affected area. It features a narrow nozzle that makes dosage control easy, allowing hygienic use without the need for hands or cotton swabs. However, due to the nature of hydroquinone, if sunscreen is not used during outdoor activities, melanin pigmentation may accelerate, so it is recommended to use it indoors before bedtime.

Melatonin Cream is an over-the-counter drug and can be purchased at nearby pharmacies without a prescription.

A Dong-A Pharmaceutical official said, “We launched a large-capacity product so that it can be used not only on the face but also on various areas with pigmentation during the season when outdoor activities increase,” adding, “Since early management of pigmentation is important, we hope people take care of their skin health with Melatonin Cream.”

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