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I have dark knuckles on my feet. what are options for lightening them? i've been advised bleaching cream & surgery, but don't know much about either
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Knuckles: The best is to use retin a (tretinoin) to lighten the skin at the knuckles.
Answered 1/22/2014
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Dark knuckles: Before you just try something, see your podiatrist or dermatologist to determine the cause of the dark knuckles.
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