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 skin is white now, even. is it possible for me to have white skin such as my body?
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March 22, 2010
Answer: Lightening skin of sun exposed areas (face & extremities) when compared to the rest of the body
Dark armpits are common and hyperpigmentation may occur in areas of the skin that experience constant rubbing of skin such as the thighs and armpits. I advise patients to begin Melapads, Melarase PM, and the Body Brightening kit if the pigmentation is severe.
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Dr. Karamanoukian
Los Angeles
In my practice, I try to stay away from these combination regimens, as cortisones are non-selective inhibitors of melanocytes. I would recommend my patients to start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for the pigmentation.
I would start with an intense skin rejuvenation protocol for age spots that i...
I would begin my patients with Melarase AM in the morning, followed by Melarase PM in the evening to even out the color. The problem will take several months to resolve. Dark spots are cosmetic and will improve with topical creams. Surgery90210
