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Home Remedy For Pigmentation Around Neck, Armpits?
Hello Dr. Prasad, I was looking online to check for a home remedy or solution for dark pigmentation around my neck and armpits ( Acanthosis nigricans ) and slightly around my mouth. I had a baby on 1st Oct, but this pigmentation has been there even before pregnancy. I m also overweight , for a frame of 5 3 I m 103kg. Please guide me on how to lighten this pigmentation. Many Thanks. Sharon
Fri, 7 Dec 2012
Hi Sharon,
You need to cut down your weight because the acanthosis responds to that. Also, take adequate sea fish and fish oils because these have been shown to improve the condition. A combination of tretinoin and hydroquinone with fluocinolone cream when applied over the affected areas also helps somewhat in managing this condition. Also, if you have diabetes then metformin might also help.
You need to cut down your weight because the acanthosis responds to that. Also, take adequate sea fish and fish oils because these have been shown to improve the condition. A combination of tretinoin and hydroquinone with fluocinolone cream when applied over the affected areas also helps somewhat in managing this condition. Also, if you have diabetes then metformin might also help.
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