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How to get rid of dark knees?
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Difficult: Your dermatologist can prescribe a urea cream that will help. Weight loss may help you also.
Answered 1/9/2013
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Dark Knees: Dark skin on the knees is a benign condition known as hyperpigmentation. There are a number of possible causes for this pooling of color. It can be genetic or a side effect from a past trauma. Some people just have more pigment in that area for no apparent reason. There are many commercial products available for skin bleaching such as hydroquinone.
Answered 1/10/2013
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Acanthosis : This patient probably has acanthosis nigricans . Urea and Retin-A can be used as well as weight loss if patient is overweight
Answered 7/1/2014
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