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Suggest Treatment For Dark Pigmentation On The Elbow
Hi, My elbows have been getting darker and darker over the past 10 years. I ve seen a dermatologist and was prscribed Steroid cream which did not work, I also tried fading cream for 3 months and that did not work. I am of light brown complection and my elbows are Black. Everyone keeps asking me what s wrong with my elbows. Do you have any suggestions as to what I can try. Thanking you
Fri, 5 Mar 2021
Hello,
To remove dark pigmentation from the elbow, you can use home remedies like apply thick paste of baking soda with water to the darkened skin of the elbow. Applying thick paste of natural bleaching agents like lemon and honey on the darkened elbow 2-3 times a day and left for 30-40 minutes is quite effective. You can also apply skin lightening skin on the area affected leave it for 45-50 minutes. Avoid exposure to sunlight.
Sometime, accumulation of dirt causes dark elbows, take time to scrub and clean the affected area. Try to exfoliate the dead cells of the skin weekly using a good exfoliant cream. You can also consult a dermatologist for quicker treatment. He may recommend carbon laser for lighter skin. No pain but not recommended for pregnant mothers.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
To remove dark pigmentation from the elbow, you can use home remedies like apply thick paste of baking soda with water to the darkened skin of the elbow. Applying thick paste of natural bleaching agents like lemon and honey on the darkened elbow 2-3 times a day and left for 30-40 minutes is quite effective. You can also apply skin lightening skin on the area affected leave it for 45-50 minutes. Avoid exposure to sunlight.
Sometime, accumulation of dirt causes dark elbows, take time to scrub and clean the affected area. Try to exfoliate the dead cells of the skin weekly using a good exfoliant cream. You can also consult a dermatologist for quicker treatment. He may recommend carbon laser for lighter skin. No pain but not recommended for pregnant mothers.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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