Suggest Ways To Remove Dark Marks On The Shoulder

Posted on Tue, 25 Aug 2015

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Tue, 25 Aug 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have dark strap marks on my shoulders. how can I get rid of these marks?

I have my marriage in 3 months from now.

I have attached images.
Please help to get rid of these marks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Skin lightening cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
You can use skin lightening cream like melalite xl.
Also take vitamin C and vitamin E supplements for 15 days.
This should give you relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 hours later)

I have heard few side effects of using melalite XL cream as it contains hydroquinone. Is there any other substitute cream or is it safe to use the melalite xl cream?

Also how long should I use this cream?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use for 3 months

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Melalite xl has side effects if it is used for years.
Using it for few months will not harm you.
Other alternatives are kojic acid and glycolic acid but these are less effective.
You should use it for at least 3 months.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 days later)

Can I XXXXXXX the same cream to lighten underarms as well?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use melaglow

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Melalite xl is bit irritant so better to avoid under arms.
You can use melaglow as underarm lightening cream.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad