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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
I would recommend that you see a board-certified dermatologist before you seek treatment. A condition called acanthosis nigricans commonly presents as darkening of the armpit skin. Acanthosis nigricans may be genetic, or associated with obesity, diabetes or other thyroid disease or even cancer. A dermatologist will make a dagnosis and suggest appropriate treatment.
This can be a difficult problem to treat. The best approach would be to see a dermatologist to determine true cause ie genetic predisposition versus external contact with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. There are bleaching creams that may be tried under physician supervision and by prescription.
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...