Question 1

how do i lighten the dark skin on my inner thighs due to chafing?

Accepted Answer

Skin lightening: There are the otc products like meladerm cream, dermology skin brightener and skin bright skin brightener that work welll. There is also kojic acid, ambi fade cream, palmers fade cream, and others. Your dermatologist can write for a stronger bleaching cream called hydroquinone.

Question 2

hi i've had jock itch for some time now and have developed dark skin on the inner thigh. i was wondering what it was and how to treat it.  thanks?

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Tinea cruris: The discoloration is due to a fungal infection. A prescription for and topical antifungal medication from your primary care doctor should clear it up.

Question 3

i m 20 yr old gal i hav fair complexion but i hav dark inner thighs n white spots on them.how do i get rid of dark skin n da spots?

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?type of fungus: You may have a common type of skin condition in the inner thigh which may be treatable.  Get an evaluation and check for possible tineal (fungal) infections etc. and then once diagnosed, the proper treatment would be available.  Best wishes.

Question 4

i got a ~1cm boil on my inner thigh, close to my panty line, due to the chafing of my pants and underwear. how can i make it go away? i'm applying petroleum jelly to avoid more chafing. should i pop it? it has a visible head?

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: Boils may drain spontaneously if you apply moist heat several times daily. However, many that size or bigger need to be drained surgically in the office to have the core/lining removed or the recur repeatedly.

Question 5

is it safe to use maderma scar lightening gel to lighten the dark skin around the anus? i have so much left over and don't have any scars to put it on

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Probably: It may be ok but not sure what your goal is. This will get dark again. There are places that would do that blanching and probably last longer. Is this something that just happened or all your life. Let me know. Thanks

Question 6

what is the best cream for lightening dark skin?

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Nothing is great.: A medication like hydroquinone may take months to work and usually it’s use would be limited to a particular site on the body.

Question 7

how do i get rid of dark skin in between my thigh?

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Slender and Bleach: I recommend staying slender so the thighs do not rub together when a person walks and also using a product to lessen the pigmentation such as m2 skin recovery moisturizer and essential serum.  If your thighs do rub together, liposuction is also an option.

Question 8

please tell me what skin lightening cream is better for a dark skin person?

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None of them: Just don't do it. In the US, where the world's trends are set, trying to change your natural color is considered the height of ignorance. Looking good is about physical fitness and self care, not skin shade. These chemicals can disfigure you -- Muchael Jackson had only a mild case and he looked awful. Embrace what nature gave you, get / stay fit and trim, and be proud of yourself.

Question 9

my inner thighs are really black as compared to the rest of my body. i am of african descent. is there any safe skin lightening cream i could use?

Accepted Answer

Follow Dermatology: If you are trying to lighten areas of your skin the best way to treat your skin is having a Dermatologist prescribe a safe cream for you.  While there are many Over the Counter medications, there can be risk to using lightening creams.  Be careful when using these creams and use them under the direction of a physician

Question 10

i had a yeast skin infection that discolored the skin and now 3 weeks later my inner thighs has been slowly lightening and then crusting over. today it turned pink in spots after the crusting. is this the healing or possibly a reinfection?

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: By your description, it could be part of the healing process or it could be a re-infection. The only way to know for sure would be to see your doctor or perhaps a dermatologist so that it can be examined and then a diagnosis can be made and a treatment, if needed, prescribed. So, see your doctor first and then a dermatology referral can be made, if needed. Good luck!

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How do I lighten the dark skin on my inner thighs due to chafing

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How do i lighten the dark skin on my inner thighs due to chafing?

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Hi i've had jock itch for some time now and have developed dark skin on the inner thigh. i was wondering what it was and how to treat it. thanks?

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I m 20 yr old gal i hav fair complexion but i hav dark inner thighs n white spots on them.how do i get rid of dark skin n da spots?

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I got a ~1cm boil on my inner thigh, close to my panty line, due to the chafing of my pants and underwear. how can i make it go away? i'm applying petroleum jelly to avoid more chafing. should i pop it? it has a visible head?

A member asked:

Is it safe to use maderma scar lightening gel to lighten the dark skin around the anus? i have so much left over and don't have any scars to put it on

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What is the best cream for lightening dark skin?

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How do i get rid of dark skin in between my thigh?

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Please tell me what skin lightening cream is better for a dark skin person?

A member asked:

My inner thighs are really black as compared to the rest of my body. i am of african descent. is there any safe skin lightening cream i could use?

A member asked:

I had a yeast skin infection that discolored the skin and now 3 weeks later my inner thighs has been slowly lightening and then crusting over. today it turned pink in spots after the crusting. is this the healing or possibly a reinfection?

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