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How Can Underarm Skin Darkness, Dark Spots And Pimples Be Treated?

Sir, I am female 25 years .. I have darker underarms .. Feels shy in wearing sleeveless dresses .. Recently heard about skin lightening effets of dipsalic f on skin .. So can i use dipsalic over my underarms ?? And also on dark spots caused due to pimples ?? Is it safe to be used ?? Any side effects ? Please guide !!
Fri, 30 Jan 2015
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Hello,

Welcome to healthcare magic.

Please do not use creams like dipsalic anywhere on the body without prescription. It has a potent steroid which can cause stretch marks.

Pigmentation on underarms could be due to friction if you are overweight, could be familial, could be due to harsh deodorants or could be an early indicator of diabetes.

Reduce weight if overweight. Avoid deodorants containing high concentration of alcohol. Use a cream with 2 % kojic acid at bedtime.

Spots left by pimples can be treated using the same cream as mentioned above. You could also get chemical peels done by a dermatologist.

Hope this helps you.

Take care.
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How Can Underarm Skin Darkness, Dark Spots And Pimples Be Treated?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. Please do not use creams like dipsalic anywhere on the body without prescription. It has a potent steroid which can cause stretch marks. Pigmentation on underarms could be due to friction if you are overweight, could be familial, could be due to harsh deodorants or could be an early indicator of diabetes. Reduce weight if overweight. Avoid deodorants containing high concentration of alcohol. Use a cream with 2 % kojic acid at bedtime. Spots left by pimples can be treated using the same cream as mentioned above. You could also get chemical peels done by a dermatologist. Hope this helps you. Take care.