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Dark spot correction can be attained with use of the Melarase creams, Melapads, and once monthly Melapeels. The creams may work well for dark skin types, including Indian or Pakistani. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACSLos Angeles
The question is why is your chin darker than the rest of you face and body? Do you have a birthmark? Is there and ongoing inflammatory condition such as acne, eczema or ingrown hairs? The treatment would depend on the cause. If you have a birthmark you may need a laser procedure? If inflammation is the cause then you must treat the problem and perhaps use a bleaching or brightening cream.
You could try hydroquinone or azelaic acid creams for post inflammatory pigmentation caused by mosquito bites.
The best thing to do is start and aggressive belaching regimen along with strict sun protection using physical block sunscreens. I like Obagi. You should check with your docor so he r she can determine whether you have postinflammatory hyperpigmentation or melasma. If it is melasma, then you...
Begin with Melapads and Melarase PM for light pigmentation. If the pigmentation is severe in the armpits, opt for the Body Brightening kit followed by Clear and Brilliant lasers. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
Hello iloveB, While areas such as inner thighs are always susceptible to dark skin due to body heat and sweat, one can always choose various skin whitening methods to achieve good results. Glutothine injections, chemical peels will give a more desirable result.
Prescription strength 4% hydroquinone is better than any OTC product, including Elure, for lightening dark spots in the skin. These dark spots are typically due to chronic sun damage so daily use of sunscreens is essential in your treatment. Combining prescription-only tretinoin cream with...
Hydroquinone is a skin whitening cream that is available both over the counter and by prescription. The over the counter strengths range from 1.5 to 2%. The prescription strength creams are 4%, It is still avalable today and has been proven safe when used as directed. Lustra cream is a...
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