Question 1

my skin colour is dark black..bt i want to have a fair & glorious skin..melanin is only reason for darkening skin.how to decrease melanin secretion?

Accepted Answer

You ARE glorious!: Melissa, don't try to change the skin color that Nature gave you. If you try to bleach your skin, you will mutilate yourself &amp; people will disapprove. In the US, which sets trends for the world, judging a person by their skin color is considered the height of ignorance. Being physically fit, having good life and social skills, and embracing who you are make for beauty.

Question 2

will skin getting darker after take oral contraceptives pills? will i getting fat? which brand of contraceptive pills is the best?

Accepted Answer

Birth control : Yes your skin can get darker so use sun screen daily.  You should not gain weight and all pills can be effective

Question 3

hi  i'm 26 year old morbidly obese. i have this dark hyperpigmented lesions in my pubes,and darkening skin,bad smell,any products to help me with that?

Accepted Answer

Lets first try simpl: Over weight conditions can cause skin problems from excessive sweating and difficulty in keeping the areas under the Folds clean. So let us first try a simple solution. Clean your body especially the areas between the skin folds with a gentle soap twice daily. Make sure you dry the skin with a soft towel and use a hair dryer(with cool setting) so that all moisture is gone. Then use talcum powder.

Question 4

darkening skin inner thighs hormone related?

Accepted Answer

Dark Thighs: Dark thighs can be caused by: obesity, friction, sun exposure, hormonal imbalance, pregnancy, medications, and acanthosis nigricans.

Question 5

in glaucoma why are proglastalins eye drops prescribed most frequently when eye color change and darkening skin are common side effects?

Accepted Answer

Efficacy/simplicity : Prostaglandin analogues are some of the most effective anti glaucoma medication available to treat glaucoma. A single drop/day lowers iop 30-32% over 24 hours, while have a very insignificant systemic side effect profile. Unfortunately, several cosmetic side effects (lash growth, iris color change, peri ocular pigmentation, sulcus deformity). Basically they are used because of their great benefit.

Question 6

fever chills had swelling in ankle and shin know darkening skin on rt ankle and discolorization of skin on shin and calf with what looks like bruising?

Accepted Answer

Infection: You have an infection which needs immediate attention and treatment, see your doctor or go to the er asap.

Question 7

travatan lower pressure from 31 to 16, but  have red eyes, starting eye color change, darkening skin. should i put up with side effects or try cosopt?

Accepted Answer

Personal choice: The travatan is obviously doing its primary job: to lower the eye pressure to a safe level.  But there are optional medications.  If the side effects are troublesome and you would like to try alternatives, discuss with your ophthalmologist to trial another eyedrop of the many alternatives.

Question 8

is it true that after you masturbate your skin will get darker?

Accepted Answer

No: A young man's skin darkens shortly after puberty, which is also the time that he discovers masturbation.

Question 9

plz how i can get red of the dark color of my skin in some parts of my body?

Accepted Answer

Hydroquinone: You may use a skin-bleaching agent to lighten some areas. Different areas will respond differently. Make sure that you are not trying to lighten skin that is already light, but has dark blood vessels underneath it (like allergic shiners underneath the eyes).

Question 10

my skin has become very dark after delivery how and when will i get  back my normal skin.?

Accepted Answer

Dark skin after baby: it is not uncommon to see pigment changes in the skin when pregnant.  Be sure to always use sunscreen to prevent further darkening.  Most skin changes will resolve within 6-12 months, sometimes in as little as 3.

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My skin colour is dark black..bt i want to have a fair & glorious skin..melanin is only reason for darkening skin.how to decrease melanin secretion?

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Will skin getting darker after take oral contraceptives pills? will i getting fat? which brand of contraceptive pills is the best?

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Hi i'm 26 year old morbidly obese. i have this dark hyperpigmented lesions in my pubes,and darkening skin,bad smell,any products to help me with that?

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Darkening skin inner thighs hormone related?

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In glaucoma why are proglastalins eye drops prescribed most frequently when eye color change and darkening skin are common side effects?

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Fever chills had swelling in ankle and shin know darkening skin on rt ankle and discolorization of skin on shin and calf with what looks like bruising?

A member asked:

Travatan lower pressure from 31 to 16, but have red eyes, starting eye color change, darkening skin. should i put up with side effects or try cosopt?

A member asked:

Is it true that after you masturbate your skin will get darker?

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Plz how i can get red of the dark color of my skin in some parts of my body?

A member asked:

My skin has become very dark after delivery how and when will i get back my normal skin.?

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