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How To Lighten Dark Anus And Vaginal Area?
Around last year I noticed that the area around my anus, and vagina are a lot darker than my nornal skin tone. I have a while skin tone, and the areas affected are several skin tones darker. I ve noticed they have a purple hue to them almost as if bruised. Also, the discoloration is more noticeable around my anus, i notice it a little on the outside of my vaginal lips. I do shave that area and I do normally get razor burn, or that was what I believed it to be, so recently I ve stopped shaving. I m not sexually active, but I do masturbate. Is this normal for a teenager (I m 16)? If not should I speak to my doctor about this?
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your case history of dark vaginal skin, my treatment advice is:
1. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.
2. Apply a tacrolimus 0.03 % ointment twice daily on affected skin.
3. Take a vitamin B12 supplement once daily for 3 months.
If problem persists, then consult a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your case history of dark vaginal skin, my treatment advice is:
1. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.
2. Apply a tacrolimus 0.03 % ointment twice daily on affected skin.
3. Take a vitamin B12 supplement once daily for 3 months.
If problem persists, then consult a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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