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  • Female
  • 20 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I'm African American and I've noticed my skin used to be much lighter, but over the past six years, it's gotten so dark that I can barely see myself at night. I spend most of my time indoors and rarely go out. I've tried skin bleaching products before, and they worked, but once I stop using them, my skin becomes darker again. Do you have any suggestions for lotions or treatments I could try to help with this?

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Dr. Dr Chandra P

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  • MBBS
  • 5+ Yrs
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