Suggest Treatment For Darkened Skin Complexion On Knees And Elbow

Posted on Thu, 21 Jan 2016

Question: Hi i feel i hav excess XXXXXXX on my feet and kness are black.. Feet and knees are different from my leg.. Any cream to remove XXXXXXX and lighten knees and elbow?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I would suggest home based detanning methods

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I understand your concerns. You can apply hydrocortisone cream topically. But rather than using various creams, I would suggest you to go for home based detanning methods. You can make packs of lemon juice and honey and apply on the affected areas. Cucumber And Lemon Juice or Curd And Tomato Juice can also be used alternatively.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (16 minutes later)

I hav tried al sorts of home remedies can u suggest some cream lik kojic acid without side effects?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Kojic acid can be tried

Detailed Answer:
Kojic acid can also be tried. However, talking about side effects, anything that has any effect, can have side-effect. In other words side effects are the effects that we are not planning to get.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (5 minutes later)

Can u tell me lroper name of a cream i can use? With less side effects?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mometasone cream can be used

Detailed Answer:
You can use kojic acid cream or Momet (mometasone) cream. Please talk to your doctor before using these since the latter is a prescription medicine. It is milder compared to others and has lesser side effects.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar