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Hyperpigmented Genital Region. How To Lighten Skin?

Hello,

For quite some time I have been suffering from hyperpigmentation of my mons pubis and genital region.
There is a distinct discolouration where the pubic hair grows that looks like I am wearing knickers! . It is 4 shades darker than the rest of my skin. I stopped shaving as the ingrown hairs were causing scarring. Waxing made the skin darker and wrinkled the skin, so I started to shave again and have now been epilating to slow the hair growth so I can look after my skin. It's so embarrassing, I do not want to have a bikini area that is distinctly darker than the rest of my skin. How can I lighten my skin? I have exfoliated, used lemons, honey, papaya, turmeric - all the home remedies! Please help.

Thank you
Tue, 16 Apr 2013
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What you are doing is good the natural way.Try using potato,cucumber also,also you can use melalite cream twice a day for 2 to 3 months.Dont wear tight clothing.Wear light coloured innerwear,not the dark ones.If you have any irritation on using melalite cream,please stop use.
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Hyperpigmented Genital Region. How To Lighten Skin?

What you are doing is good the natural way.Try using potato,cucumber also,also you can use melalite cream twice a day for 2 to 3 months.Dont wear tight clothing.Wear light coloured innerwear,not the dark ones.If you have any irritation on using melalite cream,please stop use.