Question 1

any cream for darker underarms, inner thighs, neck line, elbows, knees, etc.,... note: pcos patient?

Accepted Answer

: Visit this site for information and talk to your doctor: 
Skin lightening
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cosmetic-procedures/skin-lightening/

Question 2

do you recommend any of these: porcelana day/night cream, even tone fade cream, or esoterica fade cream? do they work for dark underarms too?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These all contain hydroquinone which is a bleaching agent but they are available over-the-counter so contain less percentage of the active ingredient than is available in prescription products or those that are dispensed from doctors' offices. They do help somewhat with dark patches but don't expect them to clear completely. If not helping enough, see doctor for higher strength or procedures.

Question 3

can i use tretinoin 0.025 cream for my dark elbows and underarms? and plus can i also use it at my feet as my feet have dark patches because some months back it had plaster. 
thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Tretinoin 0.025% cream is safe for use on any skin surface except near the scalp, eyelid, genitals or ears. It works by decreasing skin turnover time and reducing the amount of oils that skin produces. This leads to brighter, fresher looking skin, (and if used on the face) fewer pimples.

Question 4

what creams giving by a doc. would help with dark underarms. to get rid of the dark color?

Accepted Answer

Hyperpigmented skin: There is a cream called hydroxiquinone that can be used to lighten the skin. make an appointment with your family doctor or a dermatologist to evalate and treat you.

Question 5

i have dark underarms and im using hydroquinone with retinon for 3 weeks now and i have redness that doesnt fade away should i stop using the cream   ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tretinoin is irritating and so is hydroquinone.  Coming from Jordan, you may have a skin type that darkens when it is irritated so this could actually make your dark underarms worse.  The initial darkening itself could have resulted from irritating deodorant, unless it is familial.  You might possibly be able to lighten it with laser treatment, but need to be seen by a specialist to be safe.

Question 6

could retin a (tretinoin) cream lighten dark underarms?

Accepted Answer

Hydroquinone: That is the best lightening agent for skin.

Question 7

i have a reddish dark spot under my armpit.  not itchy or raised.   not responding to antifungal cream. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Need to be seen: Rashes need a visual exam to make a correct DX

Question 8

underarm fungus. dr gave me daktarin, daktacort cream, resolve plus cream+ duracan for a month. 
not fully improvement. im now on lamifen since 9 days and should be on it a month + vavo shampoo & betadine cleanser. still dark armpit and spots. help?

Accepted Answer

: You may need skin scraping to see what it is if not done.  Google dark armpits and see if you can match images.  A picture is worth......   Go to uptodate.com and read more.  Then discuss with your team.

Question 9

what's the best way to get rid of armpit hair to avoid them and having chicken skin and the best way to treat chicken skin, and dark underarms.

Accepted Answer

Depends: I'd recommend using a tweezer, or waxing or having it lasered off. I'm not too sure what chicken skin is!

Question 10

is it possible for me to use cortisone cream on underarm eczema?

Accepted Answer

Underarm eczema: If it is sore and inflame you can use cortisone, and once healed you can then use bleaching cream.

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Creams for dark underarms

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Any cream for darker underarms, inner thighs, neck line, elbows, knees, etc.,... note: pcos patient?

A member asked:

Do you recommend any of these: porcelana day/night cream, even tone fade cream, or esoterica fade cream? do they work for dark underarms too?

A member asked:

Can i use tretinoin 0.025 cream for my dark elbows and underarms? and plus can i also use it at my feet as my feet have dark patches because some months back it had plaster. thank you?

A member asked:

What creams giving by a doc. would help with dark underarms. to get rid of the dark color?

A member asked:

I have dark underarms and im using hydroquinone with retinon for 3 weeks now and i have redness that doesnt fade away should i stop using the cream ?

A member asked:

Could retin a (tretinoin) cream lighten dark underarms?

A member asked:

I have a reddish dark spot under my armpit. not itchy or raised. not responding to antifungal cream. what could it be?

A member asked:

Underarm fungus. dr gave me daktarin, daktacort cream, resolve plus cream+ duracan for a month. not fully improvement. im now on lamifen since 9 days and should be on it a month + vavo shampoo & betadine cleanser. still dark armpit and spots. help?

A member asked:

What's the best way to get rid of armpit hair to avoid them and having chicken skin and the best way to treat chicken skin, and dark underarms.

A member asked:

Is it possible for me to use cortisone cream on underarm eczema?

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