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Causes For Dark Marks On Arms

Hi i have random marks on my arms arms that seems to be slightly darker in color, i ve had them for quite some time and haven t really paid attention to them. I ve previously been told it might be some sort of reaction to the skin, but i m not completely sure.
Fri, 14 Feb 2014
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for discoloration arms that seems to be slightly darker in color in yourself. This can be due to simple genetic tendency over these areas or due to tanning also.

If I were your dermatologist then for dark pigmentation I would have suggested you to use azelaic acid cream or Kojic acid cream or glycolic acid cream or licorice extract or arbutine creams at night time in guidance of dermatologist.

Take a proper guidance and follow up with a good dermatologist so that all the problem can be dealt best for future time.

Take care
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Causes For Dark Marks On Arms

Hi, I can understand your concern for discoloration arms that seems to be slightly darker in color in yourself. This can be due to simple genetic tendency over these areas or due to tanning also. If I were your dermatologist then for dark pigmentation I would have suggested you to use azelaic acid cream or Kojic acid cream or glycolic acid cream or licorice extract or arbutine creams at night time in guidance of dermatologist. Take a proper guidance and follow up with a good dermatologist so that all the problem can be dealt best for future time. Take care