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A member asked:

Is petroleum jelly can get rid of dark spots due to insect bites. how long?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dark Spots: Petroleum jelly will not remove dark spots on your skin. Get a prescription bleaching cream with hydroquinone from your doctor.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 7/9/2014

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

No it does not: first you must wear a sunscreen, second you need a lightening agent (like OTC hydroquinone with hydroxy acid or retinol)to lighten the dark spots. Petroleum jelly can actually enhance UV absorption and make it worse

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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No: it will not take away dark spots.

Dr Killian and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/9/2014

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