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What Causes Pubic Area Turning Dark?
Question: the lower part of my mons pubis is really dark compared to the rest of my body almost a black color, i am XXXXXXX XXXXXXX but have light skin so it is noticable how can i correct this?
Brief Answer:
Wear cotton undergarments,do waxing rather shaving
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM
This is Dr Amit. I can understand your concern very well. There are several reasons why the pubic area tends to turn dark, even though the skin is rather fair. Excessive perspiration, removing the pubic hair with a razor or hair removing solutions are significant causes for the pubic area turning dark.
Fungal infection is an extremely common cause for darkening of the pubic area especially for those sweat profusely. This along with tight clothing and wearing of non breathing fabrics, results in infection and over a period of time darkens the skin.
So there are few things which you can try to get rid of black color discoloration of mons pubis
1.The first thing that you need to do is start wearing cotton dresses as well as cotton undergarments to absorb the sweat. The uric acid that is releasedalong with the sweat is what causes the skin to darken, if left unattended.
2.In order to reduce the discolouration opt for waxing since that not only removes the hair from the roots removing the possibility of in-growth but also exfoliates the dead skin.
3.If the discolouration is intense rub lemon slices on the affected areas since the natural bleaching agent in the lemon will help to lighten the areas.
4.Use anti-fungal talcum powder instead of anti-perspirants and deodorants during summer.
Hope I have given satisfactory answer to your question.
Feel free to ask if you have any other doubts
Regards
Wear cotton undergarments,do waxing rather shaving
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM
This is Dr Amit. I can understand your concern very well. There are several reasons why the pubic area tends to turn dark, even though the skin is rather fair. Excessive perspiration, removing the pubic hair with a razor or hair removing solutions are significant causes for the pubic area turning dark.
Fungal infection is an extremely common cause for darkening of the pubic area especially for those sweat profusely. This along with tight clothing and wearing of non breathing fabrics, results in infection and over a period of time darkens the skin.
So there are few things which you can try to get rid of black color discoloration of mons pubis
1.The first thing that you need to do is start wearing cotton dresses as well as cotton undergarments to absorb the sweat. The uric acid that is releasedalong with the sweat is what causes the skin to darken, if left unattended.
2.In order to reduce the discolouration opt for waxing since that not only removes the hair from the roots removing the possibility of in-growth but also exfoliates the dead skin.
3.If the discolouration is intense rub lemon slices on the affected areas since the natural bleaching agent in the lemon will help to lighten the areas.
4.Use anti-fungal talcum powder instead of anti-perspirants and deodorants during summer.
Hope I have given satisfactory answer to your question.
Feel free to ask if you have any other doubts
Regards
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