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Suffering From Skin Darkening Around Mouth And Neck. Help?

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Posted on Sat, 19 Oct 2013
Question: Hi Doc,

I am suffering from skin darkening (pigmentation) around my mouth and on my neck. First, it started around the mouth and slowly over my neck. It's been a year and a half now. None of the treatements could help. Please let me know the reason why I have this also suggest me what needs to be done.

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XXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Pigmentation can be removed by using skin lightening cream.
various creams like lookbrite melalite xl etc are available.
you can use any one of them.
just remember to use a sunscreen in day.
if there is no response with the cream you can go for chemical peels.
let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you
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Suffering From Skin Darkening Around Mouth And Neck. Help?

Brief Answer:
detailed answer below

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Pigmentation can be removed by using skin lightening cream.
various creams like lookbrite melalite xl etc are available.
you can use any one of them.
just remember to use a sunscreen in day.
if there is no response with the cream you can go for chemical peels.
let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you