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How can I get rid of 2 dark spots on my buttock? (Photo)

I am a student and I sit all day long, few months ago I realized I have 2 dark spots on my buttlock. What are those, how can I get rid of those? It doesn't hurt, but it doesn't look right. Help please!!!

Doctor Answers 4

April 6th, 2015

Dark Spots on Buttock

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This is likely a combination of a few things, there arent many good treatments for this given that you sit alot and wont change that going forward.  Chemical peels along with lightening creams and shower scrubs will be helpful.  I suggest seeing a cosmetic dermatologist who has expertise in treating pigmentation.  Best, Dr. Emer.
Jason Emer, MD


Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 207 reviews

August 6th, 2017

Luminase and Exfolase creams for dark buttock scars

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I would use Luminase and Exfolase creams followed by fractional laser to help reduce the pigmentation on the buttocks. 

Best, 

Dr. Karamanoukian

#Realself100 Surgeon

Learn more: https://kareskin.com/blogs/news/treatment-of-chest-sun-damage-luminase-and-exfolase-creams

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 95 reviews

July 3rd, 2017

Chronic irritation, as in sitting on hard chairs can cause hyperpigmentation of the buttocks

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Chronic irritation, as in sitting on hard chairs can cause hyperpigmentation of the buttocks. 

Also, dark skin is prone to hyperpigmentation.

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 and Melarase PM creams from Kare Skin as well as a broad spectrum sunblock like Spectrase. Bothe are from Kare Skin. Scler-x post inflammatory hyperigmentation relief complex is a great supplement to take as well. See link below. 

Spectrase is a wide spectrum sunblock SPF 50+that is also recommended to prevent ongoing inflammation. 


Learn more: https://venasmart.com/products/scler-x

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
September 18th, 2015

Dark spots on Buttock

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One of the best ways to treat these spots are lightening creams with hydroquinones combined with chemical peels.  Please consult a dermatologist who has expertise with pigmentation and peels for the best cosmetic results.

Learn more: http://www.michelegreenmd.com/options-skin-lightening

Michele S. Green, MD

Michele S. Green, MD
New York Dermatologist
5.0 out of 5 stars 87 reviews

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