How can I safely fade dark spots and stay rid of ingrown hairs on my bikini area?

July 9, 2020
Asked By:youur717 in Pittsburgh, PA

I’m a 20 year old African American female. My bikini area has dark spots from previous years (when I would shave) and my inner thighs are also pretty dark. I have been waxing my bikini area for over a year (occasionally I do end up shaving again). I would like to find a way to even my skin tone in that area. I also get ingrown hairs often, it seems like no matter how much I physically exfoliate my bikini area it continues to get ingrown hairs. It is very embarrassing

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July 12, 2020

Answer: Hyperpigmentation--Clear+Brilliant/Venus Viva, emeragecosmetics.com Cosmelan/Enlighten/AERIFY peel, Aerolase, Reveskin HQ

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 12, 2020

Answer: Hyperpigmentation--Clear+Brilliant/Venus Viva, emeragecosmetics.com Cosmelan/Enlighten/AERIFY peel, Aerolase, Reveskin HQ

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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April 2, 2024

Answer: A combination of melapeel and Clear&Brilliant laser can help reduce appearance of dark spots and lighten.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 2, 2024

Answer: A combination of melapeel and Clear&Brilliant laser can help reduce appearance of dark spots and lighten.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 13, 2020

Answer: Laser hair removal and hydroquinone

Susan Fox, DO, RPVIInternist, Board Certified in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
July 13, 2020

Answer: Laser hair removal and hydroquinone

Susan Fox, DO, RPVIInternist, Board Certified in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine

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