Itching And Dark Spots After Using Self-tanner. What Can The Hyperpigmentation Be?
Hello... I am african american( light skin ) Used self tanner ALOT last summer and Xmas vacation stopped Using due to severe itching. Noticed couple area Darker ( small spots inner thigh ) now both inner Thighs are Covered with dark almost navy blue Spots that are spreading to inner knee and now Lower legs ! It looks like large bruises. But they do nit Hurt or itch . They seem to be along the vascular line. Like u can see veins underneath .. I stopped using the Tanning cream Around Xmas . Bathing suit. Season is here And now I can t be caught. Dead in my bikini. Saw pcp and He questioned hyperpigmentation have dermatology spot June 21. What can this be ? Killing my self confidence !
Hi, I can understand you concern for the black spot. It is quite common to find a spot of simple hyper-pigmentation on the superficial skin which is known as post inflammatory hypo-pigmentation. You do not worry about the same. Apply a cream containing cortisone and do not sun expose the area. It will be alright in next couple of weeks. Use a good sunscreen to be applied for 3-4 times per day.
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Itching And Dark Spots After Using Self-tanner. What Can The Hyperpigmentation Be?
Hi, I can understand you concern for the black spot. It is quite common to find a spot of simple hyper-pigmentation on the superficial skin which is known as post inflammatory hypo-pigmentation. You do not worry about the same. Apply a cream containing cortisone and do not sun expose the area. It will be alright in next couple of weeks. Use a good sunscreen to be applied for 3-4 times per day.