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How to lighten black knees
My knees have become dark due to friction from exercise on the floor. How can I safely lighten the pigmentation and get back to my natural skin tone? Are there any creams or treatments you would recommend?
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Frictional areas are usually darker than the rest of the body parts.
There are many options of skin lightening products available
Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management
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Hello mam, Homoeopathic treatment is available for pigmentation.You can take direct online consultation with me for further treatment and guidance.
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Undergo glutathione therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos.
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Call me online
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No need to worry
Please book consult on practo..
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●𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
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Your Opinion:
Likely frictional/post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from repeated pressure and friction.
Next Steps:
Avoid exercising directly on the knees; use a mat/cushion. Apply a moisturiser containing urea 10% or lactic acid daily. Azelaic acid 15–20% can be used once daily for pigmentation.
Helpful Tips / Word of Caution:
Avoid scrubbing, lemon, bleaching creams or excessive exfoliation. Improvement is gradual and may take several months.
Kindly consult with me online for detailed evaluation and proper treatment.
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
40 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello, Thank you for your query,
Suggestive of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation or frictional hyperpigmentation.
would like to examine and detail history is advisable.
Next Steps
KIndly visit the clinic.
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Dr. Varun Shrivastava
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Pune
Treatment depends on how deep the pigmentation is. get it evaluated by a Dermatologist first. Specific medicated peels help
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Noida
Specific medication will treat your concern.
Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Melalumin EK cream
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Dr. Hemangini Patel
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Kindly consult with a dermatologist for further management.
Avoid OTC
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Dr. Suraj Wani
Dermatologist
17 yrs exp
Mumbai
Try ulac cream
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Dr. Rashmi Naldeega
Aesthetic Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment
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Dr. Amandeep
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Khanna
Will improve with medication
Consult online for further management
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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 & guidance.
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