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My waist line is dark.. and does not get properly toned with the skin. what do i do? is it because of wearing tight fit jeans?
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Ans: Well this is an area where there is not much sun exposure also if it follows your waste line you may have a contact dermatitis. Wear looser clothes and protect the are with tucking in your blouse start with this
Answered 5/2/2016
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Hyperpigmentation: The two main causes are persistent mechanical friction (wearing tight fit jeans) created by clothing and abdominal obesity. If concerned, see your GP for evaluation.
Answered 7/5/2017
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