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Dark Spots on African American Skin.

Asked Nov 13, 2009, 07:08 AM — 11 Answers
Hi I'm a 24 year old woman whom is very beautiful so I've been told, but there is one majoe problem that I am having I have dark spots all over my body and I am very self concience, I don't wear anything short and I can't even get naked in fromt of my boyfriend....the spots came from when I was younger chicken pox and acne on my body and picking with scars I really want to be able to live a normal life with my boo and be happy. He loves me to death but he sometimes thinks that I don't care about him because I won't show too much affection. And its definitely not that I don't love him its because I'm self concience and I don't want him to see my body. I'm so confused I have tried everything, Coco butter, shea butter, ambi, aloe vera gel, vitamin e oil, lemon juice, baking soda you name it I've tried it. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE anyone help! I think I'm going to have to go see a dermatologist that specializes in African American skin. If you have any suggestions or if you are having a similar problem please post here I would love to hear from you.

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Nov 13, 2009, 09:04 AM
Have you thought about a skin peel ?
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Nov 13, 2009, 09:07 AM
Chemical Peels, Chemical Peel, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Jessner, Lactic Acid Peels, Chemical Free Enzyme Peels, Pumpkin Peels
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Nov 13, 2009, 09:13 AM
Skin Peels and Peeling Treatments for Wrinkles, Acne Scarring & Blemishes
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Nov 13, 2009, 09:13 AM
Amazon.com: Glycolic Acid 35% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional): Health & Personal Care
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Nov 13, 2009, 05:37 PM
I agree with Maharani, skin peels will help the skin to exfoliate and dead skin cells removed. This will help with your hyperpigmentation and for other active ingredients to be more properly absorbed.
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Nov 13, 2009, 06:06 PM
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I agree with Maharani, skin peels will help the skin to exfoliate and dead skin cells removed. This will help with your hyperpigmentation and for other active ingredients to be more properly absorbed.
Ok that sounds like something I will definitely look into. Quick question which peel do you think would be best for african american skin though?
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Nov 13, 2009, 06:07 PM
I will definitely look into this.
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Jan 13, 2010, 12:02 PM
Hello I have the same problem as you. So what did you end up doing? I'm desperate to get rid of my spots. I african american to. And I do the same as not wearing shorts or skirts please help
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Jan 13, 2010, 07:07 PM
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hello I have the same problem as you. So what did you end up doing? I'm desperate to get rid of my spots. I african american to. And I do the same as not wearing shorts or skirts please help
For my acne spots on my face I use hq 4%/ra 0.05%. Scars and darker acne spots on my arms I have been using lactic acid 50% 2x weekly and & hq 4% in the evenings. So far so good, but it would be best to start off with a lower strength lactic acid such as 35-45%
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