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Suggest Remedy To Lighten Dark Coloration In Ankles And Feet

My ankles & feet have dark color like sunburn ; the one covered with my sandals are lighter in color.. During resting time at night I felt a tiring sensation on my side on my fibula ( the big bone connecting the ankle ) what could this be? What is the best cure?
Thu, 6 Jul 2017
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hi,
thank you for asking on HCM.
as per your history, you have tanning due to sun ove feet.
-- do not worry, it is tanning due to exposure to sun.
-- protect your feet from sun while going out.
--you may wear socks while going in sun.
--use sunscreen of spf 30 applied 20 minutes before going out, to be reapplied every 3-4 hours.
-- wash your feet twice daily and you may use foot scrub to remove tanning.
-- also, you may go for chemical peels for lightening only after consulting a dermatologist.
-- tiredness in your ankle could be due to your shoes, or prolonged standing. you may apply crepe bandage at ankle a night time.
-- also,you may consult a physician for the same.
wishing you good health.
thank you
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Suggest Remedy To Lighten Dark Coloration In Ankles And Feet

hi, thank you for asking on HCM. as per your history, you have tanning due to sun ove feet. -- do not worry, it is tanning due to exposure to sun. -- protect your feet from sun while going out. --you may wear socks while going in sun. --use sunscreen of spf 30 applied 20 minutes before going out, to be reapplied every 3-4 hours. -- wash your feet twice daily and you may use foot scrub to remove tanning. -- also, you may go for chemical peels for lightening only after consulting a dermatologist. -- tiredness in your ankle could be due to your shoes, or prolonged standing. you may apply crepe bandage at ankle a night time. -- also,you may consult a physician for the same. wishing you good health. thank you