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A 24-year-old male asked:
Some part of my body colour is dark, i mean black. like hips, ankel, penis, elbow etc. how to make it fair match with my skin tone.
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Fisheranswered
Dermatology 34 years experience
Lighten Skin: You can lighten skin by using a prescription bleaching cream called hydroquinone.
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Dr. Robert Duggananswered
39 years experience
Many reasons: There are many reasons skin pigment can change. Trauma, chemical exposure, medical conditions, diet, and more. See your doctor to help identify the cause.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Why some parts of my body is dark in colour like hip , elbow and back ???
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Hyperpigmentation: an overproduction of melanocytes can be the cuase. Sometimes seen in facial melasma in pregnant females. Consult your dermatologist.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
I get a very faint short vibrating sensation in parts of body. Eg once in thigh then next in elbow then hip. isn't painful & doesn't effect function?
Dr. Rebecca Gliksmananswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
Vibratory sensation: May be thyroid, or electrolytes check TSH, potassium magnesium, calcium sodium, also check B12, Vit D. if diabetic or drink alcohol or even hyperten... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Is there a way to lighten my penis and anus? and make the skin tone on those regions even with the rest of my body?
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
These areas of the body are naturally more pigmented then the rest of the body. Using any 'depigmenting' local material may cuse more harm like dermat... Read More
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Answered Nov 10, 2022
A 26-year-old male asked:
Since few days I have red bumps over my body. Mostly on stomach, chest, back shoulder, ankle at foot, and few on penis skin and its very itchy.
Dr. Victor Bonuelanswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
Get checked ASAP for: Contact/allergic dermatitis, food allergies, bug bite, viral/bacterial infection etc. Best wishes! http://www.Healthline.Com/health/raised-skin-bump.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
I would like to know if it is possible to whiten or lighten the color of my penis which is darker than my skin tone.
Dr. Thomas Wrightanswered
Phlebology 31 years experience
No not safe: It is natural for the skin on your genital to be darker.
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2.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jun 10, 2015
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