Question 1

how do you get rid of dark spots and acne on armpits?

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Armpit acne: Hard to treat.  Might be hidradenitis.  See a derm for antibiotcs and a lotion that may help.

Question 2

how do you get rid of dark acne spots ?

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Many options: Using topical bleaching creams, retin-a, retinol, glycolic acid, salicylic acid can help. Also important to avoid sun exposure which would intensify the dark spots. If topicals don't work, then turn to your doctor to get a procedure such as lasers (noninvasive lasers work best on pigment with less side-effects), ipl, chemical peel, glycolic  or salicylic acid peel, microdermabrasion.

Question 3

how do you get rid of acne dark spots that will not go away ?

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Time/creams: Most will fade on their own, may take months to do so, and sun will keep dark. If you are using a retinoid for your acne, that will also help to fade, as wil azaleic acid(another topical acne tx). Failing that, must use a bleahing cream, but that may make acne worse, and finally sometimes lasers, but their side effects are dark spots as well. Would coordinate with a dermatologist.

Question 4

how to get rid of dark spots?

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Really depends: On what's causing your dark spots.  Some spots are related to pigmented lesions like moles, others are from sun damage, or after inflammation, or related to hormonal changes.  The ideal way to treat a "dark spot" really does require some understanding of what's causing them.

Question 5

how do i get rid of dark spots on my cheeks?

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Depends: It depends on what is causing them.  See your doctor to come up with a plan of treatment.

Question 6

what can i use to get rid of dark spots from herpes?

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Hyperpigmentation: Unfortunately, after an injury to the skin - such as a blister from herpes or from a scratch/scrap, the skin can darken. It may take some time before that darkening fades. I would protect the area so that no re-injury occurs, worsening the problem. Also, protect the area from sunlight -as that could cause skin coloration changes. Most probably 'tincture of time' is what's best. See plastic surgeon

Question 7

what can i use to get rid of dark spots between thighs?

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See below: Symptoms and concerns like these mandate a thorough evaluation by your doctor.  Only after such an evaluation, which may include labs and radiographic examinations, can he/she let you know what's going on and how best to help you.

Question 8

how do i get rid of dark spots under my armpits? it's very embarrassing and i don't know what to do

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See your doctor: We need to find out what they are before we can determine the best way to remove them.

Question 9

how to get rid of dark spots on stomach?

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Type of lesion: Needs to be accurately diagnosed before a treatment plan can be proposed.

Question 10

what helps get rid of dark spots from acne?

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Time: They fade by themselves in a few weeks. I trust your acne is being controlled now -- if topical benzoyl peroxide has not cleared you in two weeks, your physician's prescription-strength rx will handle it. A topical hydroquinone bleach applied skilfully can make the pigment less visible, but it's probably not worth the trouble.

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