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How To Lighten Skin On The Leg?
I am 49 years old and both of my lower legs are black went to the mcquire medical center in Richmond the doctor said they will not lighten up because legs don t have some enzyme in them .what can I do to make them get lighter I do wear compression stockings while at work.
Fri, 12 Aug 2016
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I really appreciate your concern, if it is kind of skin condition with pigmentation disease then it need to be investigated for that till then try to keep the leg in elevated condition and steroid can be applied on tentative basis it could be eczematous condition hope this information helps.
Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, if it is kind of skin condition with pigmentation disease then it need to be investigated for that till then try to keep the leg in elevated condition and steroid can be applied on tentative basis it could be eczematous condition hope this information helps.
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