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Dark Spots on Legs. How Do I Get Rid of Them?

asked 1 year ago by tycarol in London
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, legs, female, African American, dark spots, eczema

I'm 19, I used to have eczema when I was about 11-14, I'm now left with dark spots on my lower legs. I've been to dermatologists and they didn't know how to solve the issue. I was prescribed Cetraben emollient cream and I've been using it for 5 years, the spots have faded since then, but still haven't disappeared. I need help, what can I use so they disappear, so I can be able to wear skirts, etc.I've also been using the Dudu Osun black soap.

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Dark spots on legs

Especially with a history of eczema, there is a liklihood of developing postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, thickening of the skin from chronic rubbing secondary to severe itching, and possibly iron staining of the skin from red blood cells that leak out into the dermis. All of these three situations can contribute to the darkening and they might be treated by different creams, or lasers. There is a risk of lasers making the pigment darker, and if there is a vigorous reaction you could... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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