A problem with darker skin in the pubic area and groin.

Dr. Irwin
November 30, 2011
Hello Dr. Are the darkened skin in the pubic area and under arm also called melasma and do the medications for melasma such as renova, hydroquinon, and peeling work for those skins? I am an Asian woman and my skin in those areas are 3-4 degrees darker than the olive skin in the rest of my body and i feel embarrassed.Thank you for your help and advice

Please see my response just prior but I also wanted to tell you that you are not alone!  Many women (and some men) have this also and are concerned about it.  I know this doesn’t always help you feel better when you are feeling embarassed about it, but if you see a good doctor who is familiar with this problem, you should be able to get some relief with treatment.  Dr. I

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