HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

How can i change my dark skin color to lighter color?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Few modalities: There are some topical medicines like hydroquinone and tretinoin, chemical peels and depigmenting agents. Lasers are also being employed, but only over a short area. Getting full body skin lightening is currently not possible. Rather than mess around with treatments at home - i'd probably go straight to a dermatologist and discuss options with them.

Answered 5/19/2014

5.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

My armpits are very dark is there anyway i can make them lighter same as the rest of my skin ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

The skin on my knees is so dark these days, it's really annoying me and I am ashamed of it. Is there any way to make them look lighter?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Lets say my skin color is drak , it naturally dark . If i don't like my skin color & want to get lighter how could I do that? Trying to get lighter

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Mole removed(w/out biopsy) & w/in 2 weeks it grew back. Not perfect circle & dark center & gets lighter until blends w/ skin around.Should i b concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How can I remove sun damaged skin from a sunburn last year? It's two colors......the darker browner skin that did not peel and the lighter skin after it did.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

My skin turned very dark during pregnancy but it is not turning lighter even after delivery.please tell me why and how to improve it?
Is there a way to inhibit melanin production?I'm slightly tan with dark brown hair, i'd love to have lighter skin and hair. Is this possible?Thanks.
I took care and exfoliated face skin to get a shade lighter. I went to holiday, even with hat and sunscreen, my darker skin is back. How to fix please?
There's been a mo. Now & still have a pink/darker skin on face from an infection. Got lighter but it doesn't seem get lighter then.Will it b permanent?
Why does my skin appear dark sometimes and lighter at other times?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.