Patient Question
Hello Doctor,
I've got these dark spots on my legs. Any creams or stuff that can lighten them up? And where do these spots even come from?
Answered by Dr. Anna Chacon
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
Dark spots on the legs can be caused by various factors such as sun exposure, aging, hormonal changes, inflammation, injury, diabetes, venous stasis, and certain medications.
To lighten these spots, you can use creams containing ingredients like hydroquinone, retinol, vitamin C, kojic acid, niacinamide, azelaic acid, licorice extract, and arbutin. These ingredients can help to reduce the appearance of dark spots and even out skin tone when used regularly and as directed.
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