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What Causes Darkening Of Skin On Foot Post Corn Removal?

I have two corns on my left foot. I ve tried removing them using corn remover products from my local drug store and they usually work if used correctly but afterwards when I stopped using the corn removers the two area s where my corns are get really dark. what can I do to prevent this from happening?
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
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Actually, corn removal products contain acidic component and this may cause surrounding skin colour change.According to my knowledge, there is nothing can be applied topically to the skin to change that but you may contact dermatologist or plastic skin specialist for second opinion.
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What Causes Darkening Of Skin On Foot Post Corn Removal?

Actually, corn removal products contain acidic component and this may cause surrounding skin colour change.According to my knowledge, there is nothing can be applied topically to the skin to change that but you may contact dermatologist or plastic skin specialist for second opinion.