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Laser Treatment or Fade Cream for Freckles? 5 answers

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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Elure Skin Lightening Cream Work? 4 answers

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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Procedures for Dark Elbows and Knees? 3 answers

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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Is Topical Hydroquinone Safe for Skin Lightening? 3 answers

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? 3 answers

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...
African American hyperpigmentation

Where Can I Buy Hydroquinone Creams? 3 answers

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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Which Skin Cream Should I Use for Bleaching? 3 answers

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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How Do You Use Artalin and Hydroquione Together? 3 answers

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Is Yag Laser Effective for Correcting Dark Lips? 2 answers

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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Safe Skin Lightening Cream 2 answers

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? 2 answers

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 Get Rid of Black Dots on Dark Skin? 2 answers

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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Treatment for Dark Underarms from Harsh Deodorants? 2 answers

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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Possible to Lighten Facial Skin to Match Body's Skin Tone? 2 answers

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...
age 18-24 face skin

What is the Best Whitening Cream for the Face? 2 answers

What is the best whitness cream for face?
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Can Triluma Be Used for Other Areas than Face? 2 answers

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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Non-surgical Treatment for Slight Discoloration? 2 answers

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? 2 answers

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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How Do You Whiten Dark Underarms Due to Deodorant Burn? 2 answers

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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Will 1% Tretinoin Cream Lighten Skin Colour? 2 answers

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What Causes Upper Lip Discoloration? 1 answer

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? 1 answer

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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How to Lighten Dark Feet and Hands? 1 answer

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...
feet hands

What Are the Benefits of Glutathione? 1 answer

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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How to Get Rid of Hyperpigmentation from Ingrown Hair? 1 answer

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? 1 answer

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

What Options Do I Have to Remove Dark Marks on Legs 1 answer

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? 1 answer

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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What Procedure to Match Skin Tones Across the Body? 1 answer

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....
skin tone

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? 1 answer

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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What is the Best Skin Lightener? 1 answer

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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PRP Skin Lightening - Does This Procedure Work? 1 answer

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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How to Lighten African American Skin 1 answer

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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What Will Remove Many Dark Scars From Mosquito Bites? 1 answer

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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Obagi During Laser Hair Removal 1 answer

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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How much does it cost for Bleaching Skin? 1 answer

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

How To Treat Upper Lip Dark Spots? (photo) 1 answer

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...
dark spots options upper lip

Can 1% Tretinoin Cream Lighten Hypopigmentation? 1 answer

Can 1% Tretinoin Cream Lighten Hypopigmentation?
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I Have Dark Underarms, Which Skin Lightening Cream Works? 1 answer

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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My Chin is Darker Than Rest of the Face, What Should I Use to Even my Skin? 1 answer

Rest of the body color is fine but my chin is 4 shdes darker dan rest of the body
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Is Glutathione Pill A Good Lightening Agent? What Are Potential Side Effects? 1 answer

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 is Hexylresorcinol? Is it Better Than Hydroquinone for Skin Lightening? 1 answer

What is Hexylresorcinol? Is it better than hydroquinone for skin lightening?
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Are there Any Treatments for Nipple Lightening? 1 answer

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

I am a 23 years old Asian with naturally hyperpigmented full lips(dark brown to be more precise). I have no history of skin diseases and would like...
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Treatment or Creams to Lighten Dark Lips?

My lips are very dark especially on my upper lips. My lower lips is somewhat reddish with dark lining. Is there any treatments, topical creams, or...
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Skin Lightening for Dark Hands?

I'm not sure why but my hands especially around the knuckles and fingers are so dark. I've read it might be because the skin is thicker but is there...
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Skin Lightening for Intimate Areas?

How can I lighten the skin in intimate areas, like under my arms, between my legs near my vagina, and anus?

Dark Lips - How Can I Make my Lips Pink or Red?

My lips are very dark .i do not smoke and i drink tea and coffee. i need to make my lips pink or red. i'm 24 years male from Srilanka. please give...
age 18-24 Asian dark female lips

Skin Lightening for Dark Ankles?

I have dark ankles that from wearing boots over the years. I desperately need something other than ointments that I have used over the year to lighten...
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Tri-luma Cream for Dark Spots Caused by Lichen Sclerosis

I have two (quarter-size) dark spots on my back that developed after treatment with a corticosteriod cream for white patches caused by lichen...
back

Pro-bono Surgery for Removal of Loose Skin?

I lost a lot of weight and now I have all this skin and I need help removing it. I don't have the money I'm on SSI. The only thing I know I could do...

Where to Get L-Glutathione Injections for Hyperpigmentation?

I was just wondering where can I purchase or get L-glutathione injections prescribed to me from someone who is a health care practitioner or a...
hyperpigmentation

How to Lighten and Even out Complexion in Feet Area?

I'm considering lightening my skin; not my overall complexion but the areas around my feet that have gotten darker due to exposure of UV rays. I'm...
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Can Dark Spots Between Thighs and Bottoms Be Removed?

I have dark spots on my inner thighs, bottoms and the skin fold of my private part. Also, on underarms. Is there a method to clear the skin out?
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How to Even out Indian Skin Tone?

I am a 29-year-old indian girl. My face color is darker than my body color. I don't spend much time under sun. I am using 50+SPF (UVA+UVB) sunscreen....
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Is It Possible to Lighten the Skin Up 3 Shades Permanently?

Is there a way to permanently lighten my skin? I have dark skin and looking to lighten my skin up to 3 shades permanently.
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How to Correct Dark Forehead?

I am 29 yrs old male. I have a darkness in my forehead. I am facing this problem from past 10-15 yrs. I used to drive motorcycle with out helmet from...
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Meladerm As an Alternative to Hydroquinone Creams?

For the past 3 months, I have used a hydroquinone cream in night time, and Kojivit gel in day time. But I experienced a lot of side effects: acne,...
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How to Get Rid of Permanent Tan on Arms?

How can I get rid of a seemingly permanent tan on bottom half of arms  I've had a tan on the bottom half of my arms for as long as I can remember...
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How Do Get Even Skin Tone on my Legs?

I have dark spots from healed injuries. I basically want to achieve an even skin tone, especially on my legs. Any advice?
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Permanent Procedure to Lighten my Dark Lips?

Hi i'm Asian and i have very dark lips. I want to get rid of the darkness of my lips and get a more lighter pink lips. I am wondering if...
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Treatment for Dark Elbows and Ankles?

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Best Skin Whitening Treatment for Dark Complexion?

My skin colour is dark tan and I want my skin white. Is it possible? Which is the best skin whitening treatment to achieve this?
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Skin Lightening Treatment for Lower Butt Area?

What Skin lightening treatment do you recommend to even out and lighten my skin on the lower butt area? My backside are gets darker as it goes higher....
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How Effective is the Product Line Fair and Flawless?

I have caramel skin tone, I am 18 years old. I want to go 2-3 shades lighter for my whole body including my face. So I wanted to know if anyone who...
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Cosmelan Depigmentation Peel for Hyperpigmentation in an African American?

I am an African American female with hyperpigmentation on my legs. I want to know, will Cosmelan Depigmentation Peel be effective for a person of my...
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Permanent Skin Lightening for Wheatish Skin?

I have a wheatish skin tone and I want to lighten my skin by 2-3 shades only. Can you please suggest the procedure that I need to undergo? Do I need...
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Glyquin XM for Ethnic Skin?

Is Glyquin XM safe for ethnic skin, and does it work for ethnic skin types?
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My Doctor Prescribed my Epiquin Micro (Hydroquinone 4%) to Reduce the Black and Brown Spot

I am using it daily twice and its been a 1 week almost, i am noticing the color of my face is getting even, but however the overall skin color is...
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Which is the Best Anal Bleaching Technique?

I need to know which is the safest and efficient anal bleaching technique.
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Is Arbutin Safe for Skin Lightening?

Hello there! I have a question regarding skin lightening pills. I have come across a pill that has arbutin as part of the ingredients. Is this safe to...
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Skin Lightening Injections and Pills

Hello , I'd like to lighten my skin all over and even it out .. I heard about the skin whitening injections .. i'm not sure of how effecient...
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Are Results from Meladerm Permanent?

I'm interested in lightening my skin. Is Meladerm safe to use every 3 days for 3 months? Are the results permanent?
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Options to Lighten Belly Button Skin?

I have always touched my belly button ever since I was very young and it's a habit that's really difficult to break. As a result of it, my belly...
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How to Make my Face and Body Even-toned?

I am an African-American, and I was brown-skinned when I was a baby. Now, I'm a teenager, and I see that I am way darker, but only on my face. The...
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Permanent Skin Lightening Treatment?

Ignore it if you don't want to answer. It's about skin color. Can I become a bit fair permanently. Thanks
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Can Skin Lightening Treatments Help Remove a Birthmark?

I've been looking at skin whiteners as a possible solution to the blotch/spot on my back.  It needs to look natural though, rather than an...
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Skin Lightening Treatment for Thighs, Butt and Back?

I'm Indian and my skin is a medium brown color. But the skin around my butt and thighs, and even my back is darker.Is there anyway to lighten the skin...
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How to Lighten Dark Underarms?

I'm slightly fair-skinned but have very terrible and unsightly dark underarms. Way back in high school, my skin color is even until I started to shave...
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Is Alpha Arbutin Better Than Hydroquinone?

Hydroquinone doesn't work for me anymore so I heard that Alpha Arbutin was a good alternative. Is Alpha Arbutin superior? Also, what could it be...

Options for Body Hair and Dark Back and Hips?

I am a 24-year-old Indian woman. I have really dark back and hips and I have so many hairs on my body everywhere, including face. Is there anything I...
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Is It Safe to Use Bleaching Cream During Pregnancy?

Bleaching While Using Hydroquinone?

If I'm already using a hydroquinone cream (Meladerm), can I also use a bleach or any Skin lightening product?
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Less Invasive Treatment for Sagging Armpits?

I am 60 years old, trim and in reasonably good shape. I work out 5 times a week and do light weightlifting, which has given my arms a nice toned...
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Skin Lightening Treatment for Uneven Skin Tone?

My years living in Africa have given an uneven skin tone meaning light here and dark there. Is there any product that i could use that would give me a...
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Treatment for Dark Knees on Wheatish Skin?

Dear Doctor, I have wheatish complexion but have very dark knees which look very bad and I am unable to wear skirts because of that. Please recommend...
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Skin Lightening for Olive-toned Skin?

I got an olive skin colour and I wish to make my skin tone whiter. How can I achieve such a thing?

Will Skin Lightening Pills Work For Me? I Have Brown Skin

I want to lighten my overall body skin colour.i hve brown skin.will skin whitening pills work 4 me.i am a model by profession.or can i use benoquin...
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Will Skin Color Come Back After Sun Exposure?

I'm African american and I'm pretty light-skinned, but I went to camp for couple of weeks. I used SPF 45 sunscreen but my skin got really dark. I was...
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Options for Lightening Skin Tone?

What are all the available options for lightening the skin tone in the body including the face? Depigmentation therapy, slowing down the enzyme...
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White or Tan Spots on Face After Hydroquinone

I had an uneven skin tone and dark marks on my face, so I decided to use a 2% hydroquinone face cream. After a few months of use, I began to get...
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Mela Care is Good for Face Skin or Not and How Long I Can Use?

Hi, mela care is good or mela long?in December my marriage,n i have acne scars on my face,and dusky complexion ,so suggest some quik good home...
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Procedure for a Brighter Look?

I am 36 years old, I have some dark to medium brown spots on my face, and some few pimples. Should I use IPL, Laser Treatment, Fraxel Laser, or what...
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Will Lemon Juice Lighten my Dark African-American Skin?

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What's an Effective Way to Lighten Skin Like Celebs? Can Skin Lightening Be Safe?

Is it possible for someone to lighten their skin like sammy sosa or lil kim? in general whats the most effective way to lighten skin, does it give the...
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Cost of Skin Lightening Treatments?

What is the price range for skin lightening creams and treatments?
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Will Skin Lightening Cream Help to Remove Completely Sun Tan on Face?

I have dark shades on my forehead one is light and other is moderate pigmented,which is slightly propagated on the under eyes. which is due to sun...
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How to Remove Dark Patches for Olive Skin?

I'm of Mediterranean origin and have an olive skin. I have freckles from childhood and have recently moved to Tunis and it's pretty sunny and have...
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Lightening Asian Skin Back to Natural Color (3-4 Shades)

I am a fairly light olive skinned Asian, but my face is still 3-4x darker, some sort of perma-tan combined with acne scarring even after sun avoidance...
Asian face olive skin

How to Correct Uneven Skin Tone from Sun Damage?

I'm of mixed race with a fair skin. However, I have an uneven skin tone from sun damage and I would dearly love to have all one shade again. My face...
sun damage

Procedure to Lighten Pigmentation and Improve Complexion?

I used a home peeling kit to eliminate pigmentation which I bought in Singapore. The pigmentation came back worse, adding a dark patch along the top...
pigmentation

Do Skin Lightening Creams Make a Huge Difference in Skin Color?

Which skin lightening cream brands would you recommend? what are the long term side effects of skin lightening creams? if skin lightening creams...
cream effective

I Shaved my Armpits when I Was in High School. It's Still Dark After All These Years Why?

I'm Asian and now 28 years old. High school was ages ago. Why are my underarms still hyperpigmented? I used hydroquinone solution back in college...
armpit Asian hyperpigmentation shave

How to Even out Facial Skin Tone?

I have different darkened areas in the face and I want to get rid of them. How can I do this? What treatment would you suggest?
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Hydroquinone for Lightening Overall Facial Complexion?

I have developed a problem, which I first noticed in November last year. My face is significantly browner (all over) that the rest of my body,...
face

Treatment Options to Lighten Dark Brown Scar on the Knee?

Good day! I'm a female, Asian. with a fair complexion. I got it when i was 12y/o, and now I'm 22, i cant wear shorts and skirt because my scar...
knees options scar tissue

Can a Bleaching Cream Be Used to Clear Up Marks?

scar

Is It Safe to Use the Glutathione Injection for Whitening my Skin?

Hi Doctors, I’m really confused, i want to whiting my skin and i heard that the glutathione injection using for this purpose, to be Injected IM,...
gluthathione injection risk

Lighten African American Skin Tone

How to do it? Best options.
African American options

What Are the Treatments Available to Make the Skin Fair

I need to know the treatments available to increase the complexion of the skin and names of best fairness creams which is suitable for sensitive skin.
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Why Do Doctors in the US Still Use Hydroquinone (A Carcinogen); Europe Has Banned It.

I was wondering why doctors in the US still use hydroquinone on their patients when there is an ongoing discussion that it is a carcinogen? Europe has...
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Can a Galvanic Treatment Help Penetrate Bleaching Products for Hyperpigmentation?

I know galvanic claims to help product penetration. Is it possible that kojic acid or hydroquinone could be pushed further down into the cell with...
deep

Is There Surgery That Can Lighten Your Whole Body Complexion?

I was wondering, i would like to be one shade lighter. Is that possible through surgery?
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Is There a Way of Lightening the Darker Skin Pigment Area Around the Vaginal Area?

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What Can I Use to Lighten the Skin on my Inner Thigh Area?

I am an 18 year old latina and for some reason the skin on my inner thighs looks darker than the rest of my skin. I really dont like it.. Help please =)
inner thighs options

How Many Skin Shades Lighter Can I Get? Are There Limits for Skin Lightening?

I wonder if I can lighten my skin five or even more shades. Are there limits for whitening my skin? Or is it possible to get a very white skin even...
amount expectation shade

Is It Possible to Lighten/remove Lip Color Pigmentation from Lips?

Hi my top lip is light brown with hints of pink underneath and my bottom lip is pink with a light brown outline. Is it possible to remove the light...
bottom lip

Is Skin Whitening Drying for Skin & is It the Same As Skin Brightening?

Will We Get Skin Pigmentation Once We Stop Using Them?
dry skin

Where Do I Get Hydroquinone Cream with 2% U.s.p in Dubai?

Where Do I Get Hydroquinone Cream with 2% U.s.p in Dubai?
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What is the Best Option to Lighten Dark Underarms?

I'm african american and I have dark underarms. I've tried various at home remedies, but nothing seems to work. I've done scrubs,tried one...
armpit under arms

Is There Any Surgical Procedure to Lighten Skin Color?

I am naturally dark Asian Indian female and I was wondering if there are surgical procedure to lighten skin color? I have used many creams using...
Asian Indian options permanent
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