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Dark Black Spots All Over Legs. How To Get Rid Of It?
hello ive had these dark black spots all over my legs for years i believe was caused by mosquito bites. im from the caribbean and it is very common there. moved to the us and ive become very self concious and insecure about my skin. what can i use over the counter to get rid of it in time for next summer?? PLEASE HELP THANK YOU
Tue, 13 Aug 2013
Hi,
The black pigmentation on legs is post inflammatory.
After mosquito bites, you develop lichen urticatus and prurigo lesions on legs.
This is followed by hypermelanosis.
First of all, you take all precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
Apply kojic acid and vitamin C containig cream.
Take vitamin C and E , take glutathio for long time.
Rub kojic acid containing soap during bath.
I think you would be benefitted.
I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
The black pigmentation on legs is post inflammatory.
After mosquito bites, you develop lichen urticatus and prurigo lesions on legs.
This is followed by hypermelanosis.
First of all, you take all precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
Apply kojic acid and vitamin C containig cream.
Take vitamin C and E , take glutathio for long time.
Rub kojic acid containing soap during bath.
I think you would be benefitted.
I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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