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What's the best treatement for skin lightening?

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kwiziFeb 27, 2014
pls i really need a skin lightening cream. i want my color to be like that of rihanna and i want to lighten the world of my body without having problems like stretch marks,dark elbows,knees and sun burn on the face. Am in north cyprus .

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Anamica Prasad, MBChB, MRCGP

In the US/ UK although available there have been concerns about its safety and I would not recommend IV glutathione.  There are creams that we can give you that will brighten the skin in a far safer way. 

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

The cause of these straie are unknown as it relates to your skin lightening agents.  There is a possibility that the skin creams contained steroids.  It is best to discontinue their use and begin a regimen to rebuild collagen that has been lost. An experienced dermatologist should...

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Abnormal pigmentation can be improved with Melarase AM and Melarase PM creams. If the pigmentation is due to a birthmark, the lightening may take longer to accomplish. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS

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