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I want to lighten some of my skin parts like my butt and belly because they are much darker.

safina2000May 23, 2015
Do natural things like lemon work. I have a brown/olive skin tone. I am 14 years old. Regars and thank you for giving your time to us

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Some discoloration may be permanent. I would use Luminase and Exfolase creams followed by fractional laser to reduce the pigmentation. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

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Chronic moisture can cause skin irritation and result in hyperpigmentation of the inner thighs , posterior thighs and knees, underarms, buttocks and back.  Before you spend $$ on peels or IPL, try these topicals. This is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).  I recommend Melarase AM ...

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Dark underarms can be lightened with topical application of Melarase creams and Melapads. Both products will work over time to even out your skin tone. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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