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Melarase creams and Melapads are an excellent at-home method to lighten dark pigmentation in areas of skin friction. Melarase creams can be used twice daily to help lighten the skin and reduce excessive folliculitis. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Topical hydroquinone is one of the most popular agents for bleaching the skin for conditions such as melasma or chloasma. It is frequently combined with Retin-A to enhance its bleaching effects. Due to the irritating nature of both of these agents, topical steroids are commonly added to minimize...

If you wish to avoid use of hydroquinone, consider use of glycolic acid creams or cleansers, Kojic acid 5%, and also vitamin C containing creams and serums. The most important thing to do is avoid sun exposure and use of sunscreen daily, SPF 30 minimum.

Treatment of lip discoloration is a viable concern, but laser treatment may render the lip pigmentation spotty and uneven.Topical skin lighteners can work such as Melarase and some dark spots can be reduced with Q switch laser. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Hi- in my practice, we have had great success treating darkly pigmented areas of the face and body with the ViPeel, a chemical peel formula with a combination of ingredients that work synergistically to achieve the improvement you desire. Occasionally more than one treatment is required, but...

Thank you for sharing your concern — dark knuckles are incredibly common, especially in individuals with deeper skin tones, and I know it can feel frustrating when the hands don’t match the rest of the body. A few things can contribute to this, including dryness, friction, genetics, or even mil...