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Suggest Remedy For Dark Patches Under The Arms And On Labia
Question: Hi,
I am 28 years old and my under arms, and labia (major And minor) is become dark in colour. So please can you suggest any solution for this.
I am 28 years old and my under arms, and labia (major And minor) is become dark in colour. So please can you suggest any solution for this.
Brief Answer:
Suggestions below
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Usually pigmentation is common in under arms and genital area. Sometimes it is increased due to sweating, over weight, mild hormonal changes in body or during pregnancy.
Here My suggestions:
Do not use deodorants and perfumes. Instead of that you can use XXXXXXX water.
Do not use any creams like hair removal cream for under arms and better go for waxing.
Do not use any creams in genital area.
You can use whitening scrubs to remove dead cells.
Wearing tight clothes can cause pigmentation. Wear loose cotton under garments.
Sometimes fungal infection can cause it. you can use anti fungal talcum powder which is easily available over the counter.
If it is increasing then better see a dermatologist.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
Suggestions below
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Usually pigmentation is common in under arms and genital area. Sometimes it is increased due to sweating, over weight, mild hormonal changes in body or during pregnancy.
Here My suggestions:
Do not use deodorants and perfumes. Instead of that you can use XXXXXXX water.
Do not use any creams like hair removal cream for under arms and better go for waxing.
Do not use any creams in genital area.
You can use whitening scrubs to remove dead cells.
Wearing tight clothes can cause pigmentation. Wear loose cotton under garments.
Sometimes fungal infection can cause it. you can use anti fungal talcum powder which is easily available over the counter.
If it is increasing then better see a dermatologist.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi,
Mam this problem is belongs to my wife.
She is not wearing any tight undergarments. And from last 2-3 years she is not using any cream for heir removing or something ales in under arms or genital area.
Even she never used any deodorants and perfumes directly to her body. So is there any way to lighten dark genital,vaginal area and under arms.
Mam this problem is belongs to my wife.
She is not wearing any tight undergarments. And from last 2-3 years she is not using any cream for heir removing or something ales in under arms or genital area.
Even she never used any deodorants and perfumes directly to her body. So is there any way to lighten dark genital,vaginal area and under arms.
Brief Answer:
Suggestions below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is good she does not use any creams. Hormonal changes during pregnancy also can cause pigmentation
You can use underarm whitening scrubs like Nivea or ever youth for underarms.
Better avoid applying any creams over genital area. Hygiene is very important. Since genital area is sensitive part, if you use any creams it may cause allergic reactions.
You can use Anti fungal dusting powder like ABzorb.
You can try home remedies for under arms like Potato slices, rosewater with sandal wood.
Creams which contains Hydroquinone, steroids and retinoids should be used only after consulting a dermatologist.
If she is overweight then she should try to loose her weight.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
Suggestions below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is good she does not use any creams. Hormonal changes during pregnancy also can cause pigmentation
You can use underarm whitening scrubs like Nivea or ever youth for underarms.
Better avoid applying any creams over genital area. Hygiene is very important. Since genital area is sensitive part, if you use any creams it may cause allergic reactions.
You can use Anti fungal dusting powder like ABzorb.
You can try home remedies for under arms like Potato slices, rosewater with sandal wood.
Creams which contains Hydroquinone, steroids and retinoids should be used only after consulting a dermatologist.
If she is overweight then she should try to loose her weight.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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