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Procedures for Dark Elbows and Knees?

For years I've had to embarassingly deal with dark elbows and knees. I've scrubbed for a while and used lightening skin cream, and they've worked to a...

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How Can I Lighten Dark Skin on my Butt?

The skin on my buttocks is too dark! I'm Nigerian (female) but I noticed that my buttocks are much darker than my general skin tone. What treatments...

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Elure Skin Lightening Cream Work?

My doctor said I should use Elure to lighten some dark skin spots. Are you familiar with this product? Does it work for all skin types? Do you...

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Is Topical Hydroquinone Safe for Skin Lightening?

I've heard that hydroquinone may cause cancer so I am obviously worried about using it for lightening up my skin tone.  Are there alternatives?

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Is Skin Lightening Without Bleaching Cream Possible?

I'm black and i have a chocolate complexion. Currently areas of my skin have been discoloured due to exposure to the sun. People have advised me to...

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Is Yag Laser Effective for Correcting Dark Lips?

I'm Asian with very dark lips. I was thinking of doing Yag laser to correct this. Is it effective? How much would it cost?

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How to Get Rid of Black Dots on Dark Skin?

I am black and have black dots all over my body. They’re not caused by shaving/waxing/ingrown-hairs.They’re flat and the hairs on my body...

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What Causes Upper Lip Discoloration?

I am 50 years old, fair, sun-protected skin. This winter, the area on my upper lip is becoming dark and difficult to hide. What is causing this? ...

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How to Lighten Skin on Bikini and Groin Area?

I'm a 23-year-old Latina woman of light complexion. Is there a reason and a solution for having a darker skin tone in my bikini and groin area? I...

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Safe Skin Lightening Cream

I am trying to find a perfect skin lightening cream but i am woried about safety. i want a cream that fades and bleaches skin but with out givin me...

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Laser Treatment or Chemical Peels for Dark Armpits?

I'm Asian; me & my sisters have these dark underarms. I've had them ever since I was little and I have always been embarassed about raising my arm...

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How to Lighten Dark Feet and Hands?

I use to wear my sneakers sometimes without the use of socks when I needed to go for a jog or just quickly leave my house. So now my toes are about 2...

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Laser Treatment or Fade Cream for Freckles?

I have many freckles on my nose. Are there any creams I can use to make them fade, or is laser treatment the only option I have?

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Can Skin Lightening Creams Remove Freckles on the Face?

I'm not looking to bleach my skin in a super noticeable way.  My complexion is actually pretty nice aside from the freckles.  So if this...

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What Are the Benefits of Glutathione?

In the Philippines, Glutathione supplement is a big thing as a skin whitening agent. Would you recommend this supplement? Is it true that it has a...

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What is the Best Whitening Cream for the Face?

What is the best whitness cream for face?

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Where Can I Buy Hydroquinone Creams?

Im from the Philippines and I want to know where can I buy that cream. I read it from the other reviews that this can lighten scars like mine having...

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How to Get Rid of Hyperpigmentation from Ingrown Hair?

I have hyperpigmentation under my neck due to ingrown hair, which I pluck. What are some possible solutions to my problem? I am a 34-year-old female.

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L-Glutathione Effectivity with Vitamin C?

How effective are L-Glutathione pills when supplemented with Vitamin C for greater absorption rates? Thanks!

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Possible to Lighten Facial Skin to Match Body's Skin Tone?

When I was young (under 6 years old) my face skin was very white, but now I am 19 years old and my face skin and hands became dark. however my body...

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Treatment for Dark Underarms from Harsh Deodorants?

I have dark underarms because when I was younger, I used a harsh antiperspirant. I noticed that it was causing discoloration so I stopped using it...

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What Options Do I Have to Remove Dark Marks on Legs

I've had darks marks caused by mosquito bites for quite a long time and i would like to have them removed before i go on vacation end of next week...

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Skin Lightening Cream for Area Between the Thighs?

I have dark skin between the thighs due to hyperpigmentation (not due to fungus). Is there a skin lightening cream I can use? Will it have any effect...

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Which Skin Cream Should I Use for Bleaching?

I had a mastopexy surgery resulting in skin pigmentation on my left breast around the vertical incision what cream should I use? Thanks!

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Possibly to Repair Damage Caused by Skin Bleaching?

I have used a bleaching agent containing two percent hydroquinone by palmers and i fear that my skin has been excessively damaged.It's not as...

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How To Treat Upper Lip Dark Spots? (photo)

I am a 30 year old male. I have had these brown spots forever-probably congenital. They are not growing in size nor changing color-not present in any...

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Can Triluma Be Used for Other Areas than Face?

I am African-American and have dark spots on my abdominals which are from a 1st degree burn injury. My dermatologist prescribed triluma cream to treat...

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How to Whiten the Dark Areas Such As Inner Thigh?

I had used a lot of whitening products but it doesn't show much improvement what should i do. is this hyper pigmentation?

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What Procedure to Match Skin Tones Across the Body?

Im a person of color and I have at least three different color skintones. My face is one color, my neck is one color and arms and hands are one color....

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Non-surgical Treatment for Slight Discoloration?

I'm only 15 years old and I have a slight skin discoloration on my chin. Is that bad? Can I fix it naturally without surgery?

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Given Hydroquinone is Now Banned by the FDA, is Lustra a Safe Cream to Use?

Dr Nick Lowe has suggested I use Lustra for under eye dark circles. I am worried about the effects of hydroquinone...

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What is the Best Skin Lightener?

The fastest and most beneficial and safe. I'm using a cream with arbutin complex just want to know where I can get the best results.

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I Have Non-hairy Becker's Nevus That Runs from my Back to the Right Side of my Face. What Laser is Effective to Lighten It?

I went to two dermatologists, both told me my skin condition is like a huge mole. I don't remember the medical term the first dermatologist...

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How much does it cost for Bleaching Skin?

How much does it cost to bleach my skin,i would like to be the color of Lil Kim

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How to Lighten African American Skin

I'm an African American lady with dark brown skin. i want to have a lighter skin what safe procedures can i use?

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Is It Safe to Use Tri Luma when I've Already Had a Reaction to Hydroquinone?

I have dark brown spots on my cheeks, forehead and upper lip I used OTC creams with hidroquinone but I get a reaction to it redness and swollen on the...

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How Do You Whiten Dark Underarms Due to Deodorant Burn?

I have dark underarms after using deodorant that slowly burning your skin as time pass. Any recommendation how to whiten it?

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Can Dermesse Skin Bleaching Cream (4%) Cause Redness and Irritation?

I have been using Dermesse for a couple of months now. A couple of nights ago I applied it a little more heavily, perhaps, than I normally do. The...

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What Will Remove Many Dark Scars From Mosquito Bites?

I have had dark mosquito marks on my legs for years and I am embarrass to show my legs because they look horrible. I have tried different items but...

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PRP Skin Lightening - Does This Procedure Work?

In Korea, there is a procedure to help skin color lighter which is PRP (Platelet Rhich Plasma) theraphy. It is extracted from fat then injected on the...

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Alternative Cream to Bleaching or Hydroquinone for the Underarms?

I had tca peel done on my underarms 10 days ago. The peeling is almost done and I apply hydrocortisone cream if its itchy or red. The problem is my...

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Can I Use Renova in Conjunction with a Skin Lightener Such As Meladerm?

Just started Renova 2 nights ago (I apply it at night followed with a moisturizer SPF 15), no adverse reactions. Want to start using Meladerm in the...

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Hydroquinone 8% Safe to Lighten Skin After 3 Fraxel 1 Dual? Seeing Some Improvement, Not As Expected or Advised by Dr. (photo)

Hydroquinone 8% Safe to Lighten Skin After 3 Fraxel 1 Dual Fraxel Seeing Some Improvement, Not As Expected or Advised by Doctor

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I Have Dark Underarms, Which Skin Lightening Cream Works?

A few years back i got a rash because of heat and underarms got really dark. Do you know if the cream meladerm would work? if not do you recommend any...

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Are there Any Treatments for Nipple Lightening?

Are there any treatments to lighten nipple color? my breasts are fair-skinned, but my nipples are very dark brown

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Skin is Thin After Using Bleaching Products - Thin Skin Skin Lightening

Sadly i have or i should say was using some bleaching products for quite a while i notice my skin is very thin now especially under the eyes can u...

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My Chin is Darker Than Rest of the Face, What Should I Use to Even my Skin?

Rest of the body color is fine but my chin is 4 shdes darker dan rest of the body

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Obagi During Laser Hair Removal

Hello , Can I use the obagi whitening line that contains 4% HQ and vitamin C during the period of laser facial hair removing sessions ??

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Can 1% Tretinoin Cream Lighten Hypopigmentation?

Can 1% Tretinoin Cream Lighten Hypopigmentation?

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What is Hexylresorcinol? Is it Better Than Hydroquinone for Skin Lightening?

What is Hexylresorcinol? Is it better than hydroquinone for skin lightening?

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Is Glutathione Pill A Good Lightening Agent? What Are Potential Side Effects?

Am considering buying Glutathione capsule to lighten up my skin, cause I heard this is what some celebs use, I would love to know if there is no side...

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What Are Some Good Chemical Peels for Lightening African American Skin Due to Sun Exposure?

I want to lighten my face, neck, and forearms to match the rest of my body.

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What Can I Do About These Dark Pigmented Knees

I have had this issue with my knees for the past 6months its become dry and darker then the rest of my body. I'm very fair skin African American...

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