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Dark Complexion Over Cleavage, Armpits. What Can I Use To Lighten The Tone?
i am really wondering why my cleavage is black or rather darker than my complection. it started when i was 18y/o. i am now 22. it is not itchy nor scaly. what can this be? and what can i use to lighten my complection on that part? my underarm/armpit is also really dark because when i was young i used a deodorant and i didn t know that it already expired. after i used that deodorant it started itching and became really red. then after few days i became so wet and itchy to the point that i can t stop scratching it. now it is so dark that it s like a shade of dark brown but my complexon is like khaki/light brown/peach.
Mon, 9 Jul 2012
Hi,
I understand your health concern.
The cause of this is a fungal infection or Tinea in medical terms. You have had a past infection in your younger ages and it has continued to the present state.
The mere dark complexion suggests it is a fungal infection.
Follow these measures:
1. Dry yourself thoroughly after bathing. Then only put on your clothes.
2. Use a simple antifungal cream like clotrimazole on the darker areas on a routine basis.
You should feel better soon though 100% cure is not possible.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
I understand your health concern.
The cause of this is a fungal infection or Tinea in medical terms. You have had a past infection in your younger ages and it has continued to the present state.
The mere dark complexion suggests it is a fungal infection.
Follow these measures:
1. Dry yourself thoroughly after bathing. Then only put on your clothes.
2. Use a simple antifungal cream like clotrimazole on the darker areas on a routine basis.
You should feel better soon though 100% cure is not possible.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
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Dark Complexion.since last 4 years.
It may be difficult to get rid of it but you could lighten the complexion by the use od Hydroquinone or Tretnoic acid creams for a limited period of 1-2 months.It would be best to start them under the supervision of a dermatologist.Also do sunprotection to prevent it form becoming darker.lot of times this problem is genetic and the treatment is limited.
It may be difficult to get rid of it but you could lighten the complexion by the use od Hydroquinone or Tretnoic acid creams for a limited period of 1-2 months.It would be best to start them under the supervision of a dermatologist.Also do sunprotection to prevent it form becoming darker.lot of times this problem is genetic and the treatment is limited.
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