What Causes Dark Skin- 3369 Questions Answered

It's been more than a month since I used a whitening cream for my armpit. During the 1st week it seems doing well but on the 2nd week there are red spots started to appear. I discontinue using the cream and after a week. My armpit becomes more darker and it's darkness is not the usual dark of skin.

Asked for Female, 21 Years 86 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

I don't know what cream you have used but most likely you have used steroid and tretinoin combination which may have caused irritant reaction. Please call me or send photos using online consult option ... Read More

Sir i have used panderm nm cream about 2 weeks but when i stop using the cream my face became dark and little dark spots also arrive

Asked for Female, 35 Years 232 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

Please stop using Panderm cream as it contains strong steroids which can cause serious side effects in the long run. Steroid induced pimples, photosensitivity that is sun sensitivity, rosacea that is ... Read More

Hello, almost 1 years earlier i am fearer and bright but suddenly i got pimples on my face i have pimples almost from 2 years earlier but just 1 year earlier i become dark and there's alot oil on my face just from 1 years...I want to ask that shall i become fearer as i am.earlier

Asked for Male, 16 Years 68 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Acne can be treated easily with facewash, tablets and creams. Some people have more oilyness on the face which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breakouts, ta ... Read More

I used melacare just 3 months...now I stoped it. My skin is darken caused by melacare..please tell my how revise my normal skin quickly

Asked for Female, 28 Years 116 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

This is called steroid induced pigmentation. Never use such steroid containing creams. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

My husband weighs around 90 kg , he recently lost around 4kg weight through walking and calorie restriction. He got dark circles and face is looking dark and lifeless . Does weight loss cause changes in skin color ? Any thing to worry about

Asked for Female, 30 Years 148 Views v

Dr. Saurabh Tripathi General Physician | Kanpur

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Yes...no need of worry ... Read More

I have darkness of skin in my groin area , armpit and back of the neck. I would like to know how do i get rid of it and what are the causes.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 199 Views v

Dr. D N U Annapurna Plastic Surgeon | Visakhapatnam

Consult in clinic ... Read More

I am using a skinlite cream for more than six months. Now my skin was good but once I stopped it my face becoming darker. Im not able stop using . Then will it cause skin cancer?

Asked for Female, 22 Years 59 Views v

Dr. Samarendra Dash Radiation Oncologist | Gandhinagar

No nothing like that ... Read More

I have a few dark spots on my skin caused by popping pimples. These scars have been on my skin for a couple of weeks and I'm interested in finding out how i can get rid of them.

Asked for Female, 16 Years 96 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatment d ... Read More

My skin is naturally dark. I want to lightened my skin. I know that more percentage of melanin in body causes darker skin. Tell me how to reduce melanin; is there any medicine???

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Am using skinlite from past 1 year.when I stop using the cream my skin become very dark ..what to do should I continue the cream or not.is this cause cancer?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 37 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Avoid it.. will cause cancer on long term medication ... Read More

What supplement can I take for better skin and to reduce dark circles.i have intense dark circles with fine lines

Asked for Female, 22 Years 59 Views v

Dr. Hitesh Viradiya Dermatologist | Surat

Specific treatment available for better outcome ... Read More

I want to reduce dark melanin from body as I want to lighten my skin colour from root cause is there any permanent solution for this .

Asked for Female, 27 Years 36 Views v

Dr. A Amin Homeopath Homoeopath | Kolkata

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I want to reduce dark melanin from body as I want to lighten my skin colour from root cause is there any permanent solution for this .

Asked for Female, 27 Years 56 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal Singh Sexologist | Delhi

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Consult for prescription and guidance ... Read More

I have noticed since last two years my skin is getting darker and also some fungal infection on the back side

Asked for Male, 34 Years 62 Views v

Dr. A Ompriya Cosmetologist | Chennai

I advise you to consult a dermatologist online or in person, share clear pictures, and get a personalized treatment plan. Only after proper evaluation can the right medicines (creams/tablets) be presc ... Read More

I am taking glutathione 500mg daily for skin lightening but the effects are getting reversed, I have noticed I am getting more darker after taking it, is there any side effect for that. My skin tone is naturally a mild dark and earlier it was a fair as compared to right now I am seeing it. Any remedies for this issues, also should I stop taking t

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 207 Views v

Dr. Gorla Sirisha Dermatologist | Anantapur

The effects vary depending upon the sun exposure duration proper history is needed before guidance kindly consult online ... Read More

My 13 year old daughter has dark colouration of skin on the back of the neck. She is 5 foot 7. 62 kg. Moderately active. The texture is not velvety. It's just plain. I am worried if it is insulin resistance. Her blood sugar is in normal range. It was done 6 months back. Please advise how to proceed.

Asked for Female, 40 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Prathibha Reddy Pediatrician | Hyderabad

May b acanthosis Nigricans . Reduce weight . Consult dermatologist ... Read More

Is there any lotion or cream for dark pigmentation like elbow, neck ... I have tried every homemade methods but it's not working ... and any cream for marks

Asked for Female, 26 Years 98 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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 acne marks on my skin, and some uneven skin, so plz suggest me best serum or cream??? And can I start retinol...if yes then what type of retinol I use as begginer?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 111 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 ... Read More

Persistent issue for past 2 years with skin on arms becoming dark and itchy and bruised due to scratching.

Asked for Female, 52 Years 60 Views v

Dr. Shrikant Phad Dermatologist | Latur

Consult online for diagnosis and treatment. ... Read More

I was pretty faur enough till 12 years of age but i don't know why my skin has become way darler then before now im 18 i can see a visible fair color under my eyebrows , I've done everything but i cannot achieve that skin tone back

Asked for Female, 19 Years 46 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 ... Read More

On my face have have many pimple and tanning And many dark spots tell me any medicine any Tue so remove this

Asked for Male, 15 Years 46 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

Specific medication will treat your concern. Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance. ... Read More

I have T2DM taking medication for the same since two years .. with time my legs have started showing dark patchy coloration firstly I thought it might be varicose but my daughter says it's due to diabetes , as she is a doctor and I tried to take medication for same and consult physician but nothing works .. also bipedal swelling consistent .. histo

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Asked for Female, 31 Years 94 Views v

Dr. Amandeep Dermatologist | Khanna

Need to share photos for better assessment and treatment Consult online for further management ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I’m 31 years old, and I’ve noticed that the skin on my face and hands is becoming darker compared to the rest of my body. I live in a place with consistently cool and pleasant weather, and I’m rarely exposed to direct sunlight. I usually walk around 12,000 steps a day on average. I have dry skin and I follow a regular skincare routin

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Asked for Male, 31 Years 121 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

Specific medication will treat your concern. Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance. ... 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.

Asked for Male, 42 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

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

Asked for Female, 32 Years 50 Views v

Dr. Khushboo Sethia Dermatologist | Bangalore

Qs ndyag laser might help ... Read More

My doctor has prescribed me to use tretenoin once every night, and today I experience that a little bit of my skin is peeing. Is this good or bad?

Asked for Female, 21 Years 131 Views v

Dr. Amandeep Dermatologist | Khanna

It's common But need to share photos for better assessment and treatment ... 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

Asked for Female, 17 Years 87 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 ... Read More

Which cream or diet can help in removing darkness from dark skin from joints or armpits? The dark skin is on finger, feet joints and armpits

Asked for Female, 31 Years 160 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 ... Read More

My acne problem start 3 to 4 years ago.. My skin is very oily and acne prone. I visited dermatologists.. I have already used many ointment, creams and oral capsules also...(doxycline) I used1)Hydroquinone (melapik hq) 2) Azealic Acid(aziderm20%) 3)clindamycin and nicotinamide gel 4) kojic acid, arbutin, glycolic acid based creams(kojivit plus) ( d

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Asked for Male, 19 Years 112 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

1/2 people found this helpful

Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatment d ... 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.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 359 Views v

Dr. Pushpa Gour Gynecologist | Bhopal

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

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What causes dark skin

It's been more than a month since I used a whitening cream for my armpit. During the 1st week it seems doing well but on the 2nd week there are red spots started to appear. I discontinue using the cream and after a week. My armpit becomes more darker and it's darkness is not the usual dark of skin.

Sir i have used panderm nm cream about 2 weeks but when i stop using the cream my face became dark and little dark spots also arrive

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Hello, almost 1 years earlier i am fearer and bright but suddenly i got pimples on my face i have pimples almost from 2 years earlier but just 1 year earlier i become dark and there's alot oil on my face just from 1 years...I want to ask that shall i become fearer as i am.earlier

I used melacare just 3 months...now I stoped it. My skin is darken caused by melacare..please tell my how revise my normal skin quickly

My husband weighs around 90 kg , he recently lost around 4kg weight through walking and calorie restriction. He got dark circles and face is looking dark and lifeless . Does weight loss cause changes in skin color ? Any thing to worry about

I have darkness of skin in my groin area , armpit and back of the neck. I would like to know how do i get rid of it and what are the causes.

I am using a skinlite cream for more than six months. Now my skin was good but once I stopped it my face becoming darker. Im not able stop using . Then will it cause skin cancer?

I have a few dark spots on my skin caused by popping pimples. These scars have been on my skin for a couple of weeks and I'm interested in finding out how i can get rid of them.

My skin is naturally dark. I want to lightened my skin. I know that more percentage of melanin in body causes darker skin. Tell me how to reduce melanin; is there any medicine???

Am using skinlite from past 1 year.when I stop using the cream my skin become very dark ..what to do should I continue the cream or not.is this cause cancer?

What supplement can I take for better skin and to reduce dark circles.i have intense dark circles with fine lines

I want to reduce dark melanin from body as I want to lighten my skin colour from root cause is there any permanent solution for this .

I want to reduce dark melanin from body as I want to lighten my skin colour from root cause is there any permanent solution for this .

I have noticed since last two years my skin is getting darker and also some fungal infection on the back side

My 13 year old daughter has dark colouration of skin on the back of the neck. She is 5 foot 7. 62 kg. Moderately active. The texture is not velvety. It's just plain. I am worried if it is insulin resistance. Her blood sugar is in normal range. It was done 6 months back. Please advise how to proceed.

Is there any lotion or cream for dark pigmentation like elbow, neck ... I have tried every homemade methods but it's not working ... and any cream for marks

I have acne marks on my skin, and some uneven skin, so plz suggest me best serum or cream??? And can I start retinol...if yes then what type of retinol I use as begginer?

Persistent issue for past 2 years with skin on arms becoming dark and itchy and bruised due to scratching.

I was pretty faur enough till 12 years of age but i don't know why my skin has become way darler then before now im 18 i can see a visible fair color under my eyebrows , I've done everything but i cannot achieve that skin tone back

On my face have have many pimple and tanning And many dark spots tell me any medicine any Tue so remove this

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.

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

My doctor has prescribed me to use tretenoin once every night, and today I experience that a little bit of my skin is peeing. Is this good or bad?

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

Which cream or diet can help in removing darkness from dark skin from joints or armpits? The dark skin is on finger, feet joints and armpits

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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