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Have Hyper Pigmentation Of Skin, Particularly Near Inner Thighs And Private Areas. Suggest Pills?
Question: Hi Dr Kalpana
My skin condition is hyper pigmentation. I am have fair skin tone all over but my problem area is my inner thighs and pvt area.
My skin is dark around that area and feel very concerned and insecure about it.
Please let me know if there are any pills I can use to lighten those area so that it gets faded. Please help Doctor.
My skin condition is hyper pigmentation. I am have fair skin tone all over but my problem area is my inner thighs and pvt area.
My skin is dark around that area and feel very concerned and insecure about it.
Please let me know if there are any pills I can use to lighten those area so that it gets faded. Please help Doctor.
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us.
Certain areas of body like underarms, groins, inner side of thighs, genitals are normally more pigmented in comparison to other body areas as these areas are prone to friction and sweat accumulation. However in many the extra pigmentation is compounded by excess weight/ over weight,excessive sweating, any previous episode of infection like tinea, intertrigo, erythrasma etc, disease like acanthosis nigricans or addisons disease etc.
To help you in a better way, I would request you to attach a pic of your pigmented area( image of inner side thighs would be okay) and also answer below mentioned queries
1) if you sweat excessively
2)if you are overweight
3)if your periods are regular
4) any history of previous fungal or bacterial infection or any other lesion in the area
5) any other clinical history thyroid ds or diabetes etc
6) if you have used any medication till now for this concern of yours
7)any other areas of pigmentation like palms, underarms, nail folds etc/
answering these queries would help me in addressing your concern in a better way.
I would also like you to know that the conversation, name of patient and images attached are confidential, so do not hesitate in attaching an image of concerned area. We maintain proper discretion and complete patient confidentiality.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Take care
Thanks for writing to us.
Certain areas of body like underarms, groins, inner side of thighs, genitals are normally more pigmented in comparison to other body areas as these areas are prone to friction and sweat accumulation. However in many the extra pigmentation is compounded by excess weight/ over weight,excessive sweating, any previous episode of infection like tinea, intertrigo, erythrasma etc, disease like acanthosis nigricans or addisons disease etc.
To help you in a better way, I would request you to attach a pic of your pigmented area( image of inner side thighs would be okay) and also answer below mentioned queries
1) if you sweat excessively
2)if you are overweight
3)if your periods are regular
4) any history of previous fungal or bacterial infection or any other lesion in the area
5) any other clinical history thyroid ds or diabetes etc
6) if you have used any medication till now for this concern of yours
7)any other areas of pigmentation like palms, underarms, nail folds etc/
answering these queries would help me in addressing your concern in a better way.
I would also like you to know that the conversation, name of patient and images attached are confidential, so do not hesitate in attaching an image of concerned area. We maintain proper discretion and complete patient confidentiality.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Take care
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
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