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Suggest Treatment For Dark Underarms

Posted on Tue, 1 Sep 2015

Question: Hello Doctor,
I have dark underarms caused due to usage of Veet Cream. How do I get rid of it.

One of the doctor prescribed reti lift cream. But tat is peling off the skin and is causing rashes.
Please suggest any other solution for this.

Thanks
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
You seem to have developed irritant reaction due to the medication .
Please tell if you currently have itching or redness in the area since you might have to be treated for the reaction first .
If possible, please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.

I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (1 hour later)

Hello Dr. XXXXXXX

I do not have any redness or itching in the area.

I have uploaded the images.

Hoping that I will be able to get rid of this problem. Since I am getting married in November, this has been a concern for me to wear short sleeve dress or sleeveless dress.

Thank You,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Start treatment with lightening agent

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Thanks for the pictures and details .
I have seen the attached pictures .
You seem to basically have dark axillas as compared to the surrounding skin .
Sunce you had earlier developed reaction due to topical lightening agents ,so I would suggest a milder lightening agent to you .
You can start application of kojic acid cream to the affected areas twice daily .
In addition,take oral vitamin c supplements once daily .
Avoid rubbing the affected areas .
Continue this treatment for atleast six to eight weeks to see good noticeable results.

Hope it helps

Please ask if you need any further clarifications

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (25 minutes later)

Hello Doctor,

Please let me know the name of the cream and from which company in detail.

Is the cream available by the name "Kojic Acid" in all medical shops?
Please give me the details.

Thank You
XXXX
Also please prescribe what are the Vitamin C Supplements that I can take.

Will having orange juice everyday help? Or should I take any tablets?

If so please let me know the tablet name and the dosage which does not have any side effects.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Medicines

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

You can buy kojivit cream along with tablet Celin.
Apply the medicine twice daily and oral tablet once daily .

Dr Geetika Paul

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad