[criss101]

Hi everyone. Im a first time user. Have some black spots in my legs and discoloration. Ive tried quite a few products. Im brown med brown. COuld anyone suggst something to really clear up this issue. Heard about mono but not so sure. HELP!!

[sleepingless]

First of all Mono indicates an infection (mononucleosis) which by the way you don't have from this description, The rash is very fine IE (lots and lots of little red bumps), sounds more like melatomaosis, IE (just a dark spot)

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[smoothy]

First of all Mono indicates an infection (mononucleosis) which by the way you don't have from this description, The rash is very fine IE (lots and lots of little red bumps), sounds more like melatomaosis, IE (just a dark spot)

This old-school stuff works.
Amazon.com: Topiclear Classic Skin Lightening Cream: Beauty

WRONG AGAIN... mononucleosis is NOT an infection.. its a virus... which is a very different thing.

Mononucleosis - Mono - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment on WebMD

Don't go around pretending to be a doctor giving out diagnosis to things you don't understand.
You aren't a doctor any more than the lawyer you claimed to be in another thread. Which is it... did you even go to college?


To the OP... you need to go to a doctor.. or more specifically a dermatologist... Don't rely on the other person who is not a doctor any more than the Lawyer they claimed to be elsewhere tonight.

Incorrect medical advice can prove dangerous. Get it from a real doctor.

[Wondergirl]

My guess is "mono" means Monobenzone Cream. This is posted on the Skin Lightening board, not on a medical board.

[Alty]

First of all Mono indicates an infection (mononucleosis) which by the way you don't have from this description, The rash is very fine IE (lots and lots of little red bumps), sounds more like melatomaosis, IE (just a dark spot)

This old-school stuff works.
Amazon.com: Topiclear Classic Skin Lightening Cream: Beauty

You're no more a doctor than you are a lawyer!

The people that come here are looking for real answers, not answers from someone that wants to pretend he knows everything.

We value accuracy on this site. You're not even close to being accurate. You don't like being questioned, being told you're wrong, but as long as you continue posting inaccurate info, expect this to continue!

You PM'd me and diagnosed me(you're not a doctor, not even close) as a narcissist. I suggest you look up the definition, as you are more fitting. You only PM'd because I corrected your horribly inaccurate advice on another thread where you tried to pretend to be a doctor, but couldn't even spell the diagnosis correctly.

Follow the rules and it's all good. Continue this and you will be corrected every time you post inaccurate information. :(

[Gernald]

*Sigh... you guys are bickering like 5 year olds.*

So in the spirit of actually answering this persons question... figuring out what is causing the skin discoloration would probably be beneficial to figuring out what sort of treatment could be used.

Criss, do you have any idea what has caused the discoloration?
What sort of color changes besides the black marks do you have?
Have you ever seen a dermatologist or even your regular doctor about it?
When you say black spots do you mean bruising or just abnormal pigmentation?
Is the area that your experiencing this discoloration painful?
What sort of treatments have you tried in the past?
How old are you? (Age can be a factor).
How long have these skin changes been present? Did they appear overnight, did they occur slowly with time, or have you always had them?
Does anything make the skin changes worse?

As stated previously in other answers you should see a doctor about any concerning skin changes. Skin changes can be normal or can indicate some underlying disease, which needs treatment and your doctor would know what the best method of treatment would be in your individual case be it for cosmetic or medical purposes. We're just here to give you information, not diagnose or treat - though occasionally we can give suggestions.


This part's for everyone else Criss, you can just ignore it:
While we're on the subject here's the definition of infection: The process of infecting or the state of being infected. Mono is an infection- a VIRAL INFECTION. It does cause a skin rash as mentioned previously, but as wondergirl pointed out it may indicate monobenzone Cream seeing as this is a skin lightening forum. So there, everyone is right.
Now no more fighting, it makes the site look bad, and discourages users from coming back!

=-)

[criss101]

Criss, do you have any idea what has caused the discoloration?
What sort of color changes besides the black marks do you have?
Have you ever seen a dermatologist or even your regular doctor about it?
When you say black spots do you mean bruising or just abnormal pigmentation?
Is the area that your experiencing this discoloration painful?
What sort of treatments have you tried in the past?
How old are you? (Age can be a factor).
How long have these skin changes been present? Did they appear overnight, did they occur slowly with time, or have you always had them?
Does anything make the skin changes worse

Thank you so much Gernald.
Ok first when I say black spots I mean hyper pigmentation from a cut or mosquito bite. Most of them are years old. (im 22). If I even get a bruise, once it is inflamed it results in a black spot.
I have been to dermatologists but they are too passive. Because I was once told that nothing can be done but I've seen over the years where some of them do fade. And the ones that are not so deep have been removed with bleaching cream. But the others are not able to be lightened as they may be below the surface of the visible skin.
I just need to know if monobezone is good to depig this discolouration or if not what could I use. Is a salicylic acid peel good.
I know that this can be corrected. Just need some ideas on how. Please Help

[Gernald]

Monobezone crème is used most commonly to treat vitiligo by permanently depigmenting the skin. So it's some powerful stuff. It won't just remove deep discoloration, it will permanently whiten your skin leaving white spots wherever you apply it. Another issue is that unless you go to the doctor I don't think you can get this over the counter in a form that is strong enough to be any real help.

It sounds like you could have post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The treatment for this is a bit more complex than just lightening creams. Topical drugs such as tretinoin, hydroquinone, corticosteroids, methimazole, azelaic acid... the list goes on! I know hydroquinone can be bought without a prescription in lower 'powers' but you'll need a prescription for the more powerful version.
You could also look into laser treatment or glycolic acid peels (I think you can get these at most stores).

Also, you might consider starting a routine application of sunscreen, spf 15+ should be sufficient.

I think that based on what you said, you need something that's going to penetrate a bit deeper than your run of the mill over the counter cream. I would highly advise you to find a new doctor who will listen to your complaints. If you can't find a dermatologist, see a regular practitioner, I'm sure they can figure something out and sometimes the GP's have their heads on straighter than the doctors who've specialized. You're right this can be treated! Don't take no for an answer!!

I hope this helps, I'm sorry I can't do more!

[criss101]

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Thanks sooooooooooooooooooo much Gernald. This is very encouraging and also very good advice. I'll keep you posted on results. I rate this %100 helpful.

[Gernald]

Glad to hear it! Let me know what ends up working!