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What Causes Skin Darkening In Lower Limbs?

Hello... I have dark skin on my legs.. it looks like dead skin sells with dark pores that just won t go away... I have very dry sensitive skin. I ve tried almost everything... from natural to dry skin remedies but just won t go away... instead I ve gained more complexion and makes things worse because the dark pores are now more visible. It iseems only on my lower legs everywhere else my skin is beautiful n even toned... I ve struggled with this for years now. PLEASE HELP AS TO WHAT MIGHT BE THE CAUSE. Thank you.
Wed, 2 Aug 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history of dark skin on lower limbs, my treatment advice is -
1. Avoid any cosmetic treatment like waxing on lower limbs.
2. Apply a glycolic acid lotion like glyaha lotion once at night on the darker skin.
3. Take a vitamin b12 supplement once daily for 3 months.
4. Other treatment options are topical steroid, chemical peeling done by dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Skin Darkening In Lower Limbs?

Hi. As per your case history of dark skin on lower limbs, my treatment advice is - 1. Avoid any cosmetic treatment like waxing on lower limbs. 2. Apply a glycolic acid lotion like glyaha lotion once at night on the darker skin. 3. Take a vitamin b12 supplement once daily for 3 months. 4. Other treatment options are topical steroid, chemical peeling done by dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.