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The problem is that the skin in the waist and knee regions of my body is darker than the rest of the skin of my body. I'm decently fair but skin over waist and knee region is pretty dark. How do I change its complexion to that of the rest of my body?

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Apply lumacip cream for few months Avoid wearing tight clothing ...  Read More

I have dark spots on my back side of neck, thighs and waist, darker skin in under arms. previous skin doctor told it could be because of insulin resistivity.

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Ya..It's acanthosis nigricans.. Contact me for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I have gotta dark patch in waist groin and below pelvic what is the reason behind it can it be treated pls help

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Hello since when Ur having this problem Is there any itching. This most commonly occurs after inadequate Treatment of fungal infection. ...  Read More

Hello doctors, please see the attached image. It is some skin issue on the left turn side of waist. I have soframycin in home. Can I apply that? Please advise.

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Consult online for further treatment ...  Read More

I am living nearby Darjeeling. recently I went on leave to hometown nashik for few days after coming back I noticed dark patches around my waist area and under the arms. please advise.

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Fungal infection or Ring worm.. when occurs in groin, called as jock itch.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May ...  Read More

I am facing skin dark patches and itching around waist and upper thyes. Pls suggest some medications or any remedies

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You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs and buttocks area. It can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti fungal treatment which includes tablets al ...  Read More

Hi doctor My name is Kiran, i have suffering this problem (black skin around waist) my skin around my waist is changing to black from past two month. I wnt why plz can u explain and give suggestion. With Regards, Kiran

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Thanks for the query. Black spots could mean many things.This presentation can be seen with many skin diseases. The best option is to consult a Dermatologist in person to understand the problem and ge ...  Read More

I have a large skin rash on my waist This appeared long time ago maybe from 20 years as one large spot, the color between red and brown Sometimes getting lighter and sometimes darker Recently it changed to two separate rashes patches, with darker inner part as black I feel tired all the time and I noticed once it’s lighter and sometimes semi dis

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Probably fungus infection..Fungal infection.. Also called jock itch, when occurs in groin.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in ...  Read More

Hello My age is 26.my problem is that i have dark skin under arm pit,knees,around waist and around eyes.Also my face is dark wheatish color.it looks very dull even though i wash my face thrice a day.my skin is oily.what is the remedy

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I've been getting dark brown spots on my neck and waist since past 3 weeks....cpuld you please. Suggest me as what it actually means. I do not have any itching or bloating by them...

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It is difficult to diagnose based on this description. It may be fungal infection called tinea versicolour. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis a ...  Read More

Skin is getting dark day by day. It has been happening for the last three to four months. I took homeopathy medicine for a week but I did not get any relief so i finally stopped taking medicine.

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Specific medication will improve your condition. Kindly consult online for proper treatment. ...  Read More

How to permanently cure post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation , seems like no skin care face pack or face mask works for my skin

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Qs ndyag laser might help ...  Read More

Even after bathing ,my body odur doesnt go away ,it smells like onion from armpits .I have tried to wash it twice a day but still no results . secondly I have dark armpits , knee, elbow and even in my waist line . can you suggest something about this two problems

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi. This sides of my waist have developed a dark pigment like patches and it's always itchy and have small bumps on it. What should I do get rid of the pigmented dark skin? Please suggest some cream or anything

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Hi, this could mostly be an active fungal infection or the pigmentation left after applying some over the counter cream. However without a proper picture it would be difficult to recommend a cream. Pl ...  Read More

The skin near my vagina between the legs is getting very dry & black . What is the skin problem or what am i facing.

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There are many reasons friction ,hormone imbalance being most common. Consult please. ...  Read More

Near my nose and lips, my skin has become a dark and is very painful. It is very dark. It's showing a difference between my face colour and actual nose colour. I think there is some skin disease. Latha P xxxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com 84xxxxxx25

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have extremely dark skin and acne on my buttocks, is there any specific creams available to lighten my buttocks

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Skin pigmentation melasma brown dark patches in my both eyes sides and cheeks also so pls help me gi

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Share photographs and consult online ...  Read More

I am 17 yrs old..i want some improvement in my skin so i sreach for it in google or youtube ..i found that vitamin c tablet can hlp me...so can i take vitamin C TABLET?

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Hello maam. Yes you may take it but you will need the right dose and right product. Kindly do an online consultation so that i could guide you well ...  Read More

The skin in my belly area and back is much darker than the other body parts. I had never really given it much thought before as I used to think it's normal. But it turns out it isn't. So, what should I do?

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A proper consultation would benefit as certain underlying causes need to be ruled out ...  Read More

I've a dark circles and a dark neck. Please let me know what should I do. Also I need assistance for the sunscreen, which sunscreen should I use to protect my skin.

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Hello maam. Kindly do an online consultation so that i would prescribe you a customised skin care regimen and treatment ...  Read More

From 8th and 9th Month of pregnancy my face and neck got so dark and even after delivery it's been 2 months and I lost my skin tone .around my eyes it turned so dark it looks like melasma.when does it go after delivery?

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Connect ...  Read More

Skin became dark brown colour on the tip of the pennis and it is no pain and no itching. I noticed it for the past 2 weeks

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Consult for discussion and treatment ...  Read More

Dear Doctors, My baby boy is 12 days old 2 days after birth he diagnosed with jaundice and he was under lighting before he was very fair but after lighting his skin colour getting dark day by day I'm getting worried is phototherapy makes baby skin darker how much time it will take time to get natural skin tone of my baby Attached photo at the time

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There is "Bronze baby syndrome ":bronze discoloration of body after using phototherapy In direct hyperbilirubinaemia .. Without report of bilirubin can't say further ...  Read More

I had dark patches on neck area and I started to take homeopathic medicines for that and now it's increasing instead of decreasing can it spread to my face too?

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Need to share photos for better assessment and treatment ...  Read More

I have dark urination and oftenly feeling pain into waist area,this happened once when I got a crash injury but after 2 days urine came back to normal but this occurred today when I got bloody(dark)urine and pain into waist region, what it could be ?

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It might be old blood in urine.So requires urine tests and ultrasound scan to be done ...  Read More

I got food allergy and got blister on corner of lips now the skin has become dark how do I reduce it

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It usually resolves in 2 to 3 months ...  Read More

My baby of 2 month old had poop stains on her legs which I had cleared using Himalaya baby wipes. But my babys skin turned dark wherever I cleaned on those area. She does not have any black marks on her skin on any other parts. I have changed wipes already but how will those dark marks in legs go away?

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Dont worry just B4 Nappi or Rash free ointment for 2 weeks ...  Read More

Hi doc, need some advice on which cream should I use , from the last one month my skin is getting very dry, dark and having pimples, i have never had pimples issue in my teenage as well, suddenly they have come from last one month, the only change I have noticed is my periods are getting 4-5 days delay from last 6 months ,rest there is no change in

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have a dark neck and underarms from more than 10 years now i have been using gyacolic 6% but it's still not working it has lessen the darkness but not completely

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

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