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How to Whiten the Dark Areas Such As Inner Thigh?

i had used a lot of whitening products but it doesn't show much improvement what should i do. is this hyper pigmentation?

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Lightening dark skin on tne inner thighs

December 20th, 2011
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Dark skin on the inner thighs might be genetic, hyperpigmentation from rubbing, folliculitis or rashes, or from a condition called acanthosis nigricans. Visit a dermatologist to determine which one you have. The treatment will depend on the cause.

Dina D. Strachan, MD


New York Dermatologist
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Melaquin cream for inner thigh pigmentation

October 28th, 2012
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Lighten dark skin areas under the thighs with a topical skin lightener such as Melaquin twice daily.

Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS

Los Angeles

Web reference: http://karemd.com/cosmetic-dermatology/14/melasma-treatment.aspx

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 90 reviews

Lightening the inner thigh area is very difficult

May 31st, 2011
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The inner thigh area tends to be more pigmented due to friction and also due to the hormonal responsiveness of this area.  Hormones, such as during pregnancy, tend to cause hyperpigmentation here.

Bleaching creams and laser treatments tend not to be very effective in lightening this area and may irritate, leading to more hyperpigmentation.

Emily Altman, MD

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 4 reviews

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