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Dark underarms

I have very dark underarms. I was wondering if there are any treatments that I could seek that can help lighten the skin in this area? Can you please tell me what my options are?
K.Z.

Dear K.Z.,
Hyperpigmented underarm skin can be treated with the Nd:YAG laser. Other than that, lightening creams with low concentration of hydroquinone, arbutin, kojic acid and liquorice will also help lighten the affected area.

Answered by Dr. Ko Chung Beng | Mon, 2009/03/30 - 8:13pm

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by wanie_1985 | Wed, 2010/02/17 - 9:49am

dark underarms

How much is this Nd:YAG laser treatment normally priced?Can you give examples of brands of the lightening creams with low concentration of hydroquinone, arbutin, kojic acid and liquorice and where can we get it? is it sold at pharmacies?

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