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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Consult in clinic ...  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.

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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

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?

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No nothing like that ...  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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I want to ask if i trim my hair on face from a facial trimmer , it will cause more hair or dark hair .does the skin become dark by regularly using trimmer?

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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 don't know the doctor i got the dark black colour on the neck and the face looks dull I recently started going swimming because of water or climate change and I go for regular clean up at beauty parlour i am diabetic so I started using metformin 500 mg can you please suggest me on this I do have this problem near my private parts too

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Skin pigmentation can have various causes. I recommend you to consult outpatient evaluation with a dermatologist. ...  Read More

What is the roor causes of forming skin tags and what medical test is needed to assess the root cause that i will do.

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Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ...  Read More

So for few years now my skin near my urinary area,my vagina and inner thighs,It's kind of getting irritated. It gets dry,flaky,looks like a huge patch and darker in colour.it gets obviously sweaty&itchy. the skin over there has now gotten pretty bumpy&way darker with sort of strawberry skin also and I feel insecure about it. No matter how m

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1st we need to rule out infection, irritation and other conditions , there are many things, we will sort out One by one Contact for personal online consultation. ...  Read More

Skin texture is poor , acne due to PCOD, many dark spot , visited dermatologist and used many cream but non workout, need to know how i can improve my skin texture smooth and fadeout ky dark spots

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Share pictures of dark spots And get treated ...  Read More

I have a dark black scar on my bum. Any cream for the same. It's not going . What is the medication for the same

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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

My skin fold areas are getting darker due to sweat and heat. Is there any permanent solution to this?

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There is specific treatment for your concern You can send the pictures and get the online instant consultation. ...  Read More

I have had dark underarms for a while so I stopped waxing. Now that I started again the darkness around the underarms has increased and spread. Please suggest. Thanks.

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You can use any lightening cream for dark patches after consulting dermatologist. For permanent solution go for Laser hair removal ...  Read More

Hi. I'm 26 years old female. Earlier my skintone used to be fair and bright but since a few months I have noticed significant change on my skin tone. My skin tone has become two shades darker . Even my body's complexion has become dull. There's no glow and youthfulness on my face anymore. I think it's because of ageing and by profession I have to

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

Can I use fair eye cream on dark circles caused by retinization and sun. Background in 2023 I had used an epiduobcream around my eyes and got my skin sunburned.

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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

My brother, who is 25 years old, has developed skin rashes on his stomach area. He has had them for a couple of years. Initially, they were painless but itchy. However, with the winter season, his skin has become dry, and the affected area has started to develop darker, more pigmented spots. Could anyone suggest an effective treatment or medicine t

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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

Am Arshdeep kaur i face drak spot uneven skin dark circle and pimple also on my face and too much taning which make me low confidence plz give me suggestions of it. No dramatologycal product cosmetics product and no harble product suit to my skin what should I use even home remedies are not suitable for me

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Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries . ...  Read More

I have a red spot which has become darker over the last 20 days whenever the skin dries up the skin peels off a bit and it's itchy and so far putting coconut oil has soothed it a bit. But other than that it does not seem to be healing it's turned almost dark maroon colour and I am afraid that another one has appeared below my ribcage it's a tiny on

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Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries . ...  Read More

Patient has pigmented private area which appears with marks and not pleasant sight. Apart from dark area patient also has history of painful boils and dark spots. Want to remove it permanently. Thank.

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Hello Would need detail history and would have to see lesions to give any help ...  Read More

I have dark spots on my skin. I also have pimples on my cheek and chin which are white in colour and after they get burst the white seed and water comes out of that pimple.And then I get the dark spots they are very deep and not able tp recover them faster.So,which cream should I use to fix these pimples and get a clean and clear skin??

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Undergo glutathione therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

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

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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 .

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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 .

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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

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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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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.

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

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