I've recently had my armpits waxed and a few hours later I noticed some irritation. The skin turned red initially and now it's become really dark. I'm quite worried about how it looks. Its been several days without any improvement or lightening of these black patches. Could you suggest any solution for this?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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That could be due to allergic reaction,visit Dermatologist for appropriate management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been using Deriva BPO gel for my moderate acne, but after a week, I started to notice some redness. Now, the redness has gone down, but there's still this dark area around my mouth. Could this be hyperpigmentation from the gel, or might it be caused by something else?

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I'm really concerned because I have this red rash on my side, right above my waist. It started off small but has grown bigger. When I looked into it, the symptoms kind of match hives, but it also looks like ringworm. The weird part is that it doesnt really itch. Could this be something serious or is it just a rash that will go away on its own? What should I do about it?

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I'm Karthick and I'm 18 years old. I've got medium brown skin and I'm interested in making my skin lighter. Can you tell me what the best way to do that is? Should I go for glutathione injections, take pills, or use a gel?

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