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Black elbows i have black elbows .the skin around my elbows are dark/black. i soak with lemon juice i then exfoliate with a sugar scrub wash again with oatmeal soap and add cocoa butter with vitamin e \ i do this twice a day.one elbow lightened and the
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See : See your doctor and ask for a prescription for hydroquinone. There are different strengths. Maybe start out with a lower percent and work your way up as tolerated. In the meantime if you want to cover up your dark elbows apply under eye concealer to your elbows (dab it on) and finish with a liittle powder. Good luck.
Answered 10/16/2017
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