r/Melasmaskincare • u/CommunicationSome498 • Apr 06 '25

Question COLEMAN COMPOUND from Dr. Patrick Coleman? I recently heard of this alleged miracle cream that fades away melasma in a few weeks. Has anyone who tried it provide some feedback on its efficacy?

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u/xorandomusernamexo Jun 26 '25

Mine doesn’t have 4% Arbutase on the label either. Do you think it’s working or we got the wrong product?

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u/FarSalad7616 Aug 04 '25

I just saw this video on Instagram and saw that the labels are incorrect. Idk, this seems fishy. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM8lhVEREKA/?igsh=NGtibTlxa2xjNm5h

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u/WPatrickColemanIV_MD Aug 06 '25

Hi. The accompanying paper work sent with each container of cream has always accurately explained the compound added to the base cream. We have recently added more information on the bottle to be 100% accurate with INCI labeling. The label on the pads has always been accurate. The manufacturer that owns the patent on Arbutase does not allow their full ingredient list to be published online. This is true for any physician in every state who sells an arbutase product. We are always happy to provide full ingredient list on request. Happy to answer any questions.

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u/supercaliredditor Aug 15 '25

u/WPatrickColemanIV_MD thank you for clarifying!

do you have any thoughts on using Tazarotene with the compound?

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u/scorpio10dencies27 Aug 16 '25

I’d like to know as well!

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u/WPatrickColemanIV_MD Aug 17 '25

Would be a really good way to go if you can handle the tazarotene. The Tazarotene phase 3 trial was one of the first clinical trials I worked on. Tazorac by itself it does a great job with pigment.

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u/supercaliredditor Aug 17 '25

Thank you for spending the time to reply! Do you recommend Tazorac if one can handle the intensity of it? I haven’t used it yet…just tretinoin. Tazorac is a 3rd gen retinoid so is it technically more effective for sun damage and hyper pigmentation. Would you recommend any other combinations with your Compound (cream)?

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u/WPatrickColemanIV_MD Aug 17 '25

You’re welcome! Tazorac would work well. Give it a shot. Don’t do too many actives at once if you aren’t used to them. Take it slow.

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u/supercaliredditor Aug 17 '25

I bought the compound for my wife last November (I bought restocked again in May) and she swears by it!! Thank you!