My buttocks and inner thighs are way darker than the rest of my skin. Are there any ways to safely lighten these areas?

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I’m an African American female and my buttocks and inner thighs are way darker than the rest of my body. Are there any ways to safely lighten these areas? I’m very self conscious about this.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

yes you can treat this area with vivatia foam, faith essance serum, isdin body lotion, and restorsea 10x daily,,, cosmelan and enlighten peels should be done every 3-4 months (see link to emeragecosmetics.com we can send you products to use at home and do virtual peels).
Hyperpigmentation from any type needs a combination approach of peels like cosmelan,  lasers like clear and brilliant and aerolase or laser genesis, radiofrequency like venus viva, and constant skin care and sun protection.  Bimontly facials with silk peel dermalinfusion is essential to hydrate, exfoliate and infuse vitamins and antioxidants into the skin.  If you have acne you can do additional treatments and peels to get more improvement.  I suggest a formal consultation with an expert in lasers and peels. Best, Dr. Emer.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Susan Fox, DO, RPVI · Answer

Hello, yes you can get a cream with hydroquinone.  Hydroquinone is a depigmenting agent that can be used to lighten dark patches on the skin.

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi there,Yes ... you need to see a dermatologist and discuss lightening agents. A prescription compound would be appropriate and because of your skin type you may need to scale higher slowly.  See an expert please.  Best of luck....

My buttocks and inner thighs are way darker than the rest of my skin. Are there any ways to safely lighten these areas?

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My buttocks and inner thighs are way darker than the rest of my skin. Are there any ways to safely lighten these areas?

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