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My podiatrist prescribed me ammonium lactate 12% to treat my foot calluses. however can i also use that prescription on my legs/underarms/toes to treat strawberry skin/hyperpigmentation?

Q: my podiatrist prescribed me ammonium lactate 12% to treat my foot calluses. however can i also use that prescription on my legs/underarms/toes to treat strawberry skin/hyperpigmentation?

: Read directions for usage and also consult with your podiatrist and or dermatologist. Don't try to treat yourself without a professional opinion.

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

Read directions for usage and also consult with your podiatrist and or dermatologist. Don't try to treat yourself without a professional opinion.

Answered 8/14/2023

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Dr. Alan Ettinger answered

It is not indicated for skin Hyperpigmentaion.

Answered 8/19/2023

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A member asked:

My podiatrist prescribed me ammonium lactate 12% to treat my foot calluses. however can i also use that prescription on my legs/underarms/toes to treat strawberry skin/hyperpigmentation?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Trager answered

Dr. Alan Ettinger answered

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