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Suggest Treatment For Skin Darkening And Pimples In Inner Thigh

Posted on Tue, 23 Dec 2014

Question: Issue:
Skin Darkening and pimples in inner thigh .

Is there any gel or treatment I can take for that? Regular soap is not improving it.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Inner thigh region is prone to two problems commonly .These are either folliculitis or fungal infections. Both of these can lead to pigmentation.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
Also please tell What all are you applying over it.

I am sure, I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (2 hours later)

I have uploaded the pic. (The pic has come little brighter due to flash. Certain dark spots are not clearly seen)

I havent applied anything yet. Please advice.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

I have seen the attached picture.
You surely have pigmentation in the area along with few lesions of folliculitis.
Keep the affected area clean and dry .
Apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the swollen red lesions twice daily.
For the pigmentation ,you can use a lightening agent like kojic acid over the darker areas twice daily .
Pigmentation in this area takes some time to completely recover .
Avoid rubbing or scratching the area as it will increase the skin darkening.

Hope it helps

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (6 hours later)

Thanks doctor. How much time will this take to get better?
Can I apply Aloe Veda gels?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take regular treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

You will notice improvement as you start treatment but it might take few months of regular treatment for complete cure .
Yes you can use aloe Vera based gels for moisturisation.

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (9 minutes later)

Thanks Dr XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Best of health

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D