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What Causes Black Spots All Over The Legs?

I have black spots all over my legs i'm guessing from shaving. I have been using fair and white body lotion but the spots are not getting lighter, i'm thinking about getting laser surgery to get it out or do u have any better soloutions it really bothers me

Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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Hello,

Welcome to healthcare magic.

Black spots secondary to shaving can be lightened using cream containing 2% kojic acid.

Consider laser hair reduction as repeated trauma by shaving can worsen the pigmentation.

Hope this helps you.

Take care.
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What Causes Black Spots All Over The Legs?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. Black spots secondary to shaving can be lightened using cream containing 2% kojic acid. Consider laser hair reduction as repeated trauma by shaving can worsen the pigmentation. Hope this helps you. Take care.