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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?

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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

Dr Hashemi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/27/2018

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