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jo274

[skin concerns] Product recommendations for dark spots/hyperpigmentation on legs

Skin Concerns

Around two years ago I got sunburns on the top of my foot and the back of my knees from staying out on the beach for too long and I guess I missed those spots with my sunscreen application. After the initial sunburn, the area is now darker than the skin around it and it hasn't faded still. What products can I use to even out my skin? I'm pale so scarring on my body is pretty noticeable and they tend to fade really slowly for me if ever :(

I’ve tried a vitamin c serum that I got off Amazon but it didn’t work for me.

Posted Dec 28, 2020, 8:20 PM UTC

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verneforchat•

Glycolic acid, or tretinoin and Hydroquinone.

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jo274OP•

Thank you! Are there specific brands that you’ve used that have worked for you?

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verneforchat•

Glytone for Glycolic acid. There might be cheaper alternatives but I like the fact that the acid percent is freely noted on the products so you know exactly. Dr. Dennis Gross pads as well, those are expensive too, but very convenient.

Tretinoin- prescription. Hydroquinone also prescription. There is a combo Tret and Hydroquinone cream that is called Tri-Luma. This is prohibitively expensive, but you can get separate Tret and H tubes for much much less and just apply them one after the other.

Glycolic acid and salicylic acid body washes will also help, as well as generic glycolic acid body cream.

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jo274OP•

Awesome, I will give the glytone wash a try and see if it helps :)

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