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What Causes Black Spots All Over The Legs?
I have black spots all over my legs i'm guessing from shaving. I have been using fair and white body lotion but the spots are not getting lighter, i'm thinking about getting laser surgery to get it out or do u have any better soloutions it really bothers me
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
Black spots secondary to shaving can be lightened using cream containing 2% kojic acid.
Consider laser hair reduction as repeated trauma by shaving can worsen the pigmentation.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
Black spots secondary to shaving can be lightened using cream containing 2% kojic acid.
Consider laser hair reduction as repeated trauma by shaving can worsen the pigmentation.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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