How to manage skin pigmentation and strawberry legs?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. Body folds and genitals generally tend to be darker than normal skin. However, in patients with insulin resistance such as pre-diabetics and diabetics or patients with PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) with excess insulin production, the color cells are further stimulated, and the pigmentation tends to be darker, leading to acanthosis nigricans (a skin condition characterized by dark, velvety patches in body folds). You would require dedicated efforts to keep yourself physically fit and reduce weight as this would be the first step to reduce the pigmentation.

I would also like to suggest you these topical medications to improve skin pigmentation-

1. Kojivit gel (Octinoxate, Arbutin, Kojic acid, vitamin E acetate, and mulberry extract) for pigmentation,
2. Venusia moisturizing lotion (Squalene, vitamin E acetate, Dimethicone, glycerin, and aloe Vera) thrice daily for the legs,
3. Xerina or Logifeel-IMF (Glycolic acid, Lactic Acid, and Urea) cream once daily at night for the legs.

I suggest you use these medications for one month. The strawberry legs could be due to repeated waxing or vitamin A and C deficiency.

I hope this answers your query.

Thank you.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern. All the suggested gels are safe and can be used regularly. Rarely, Kojivit gel can cause some dryness. If you experience any dryness, you can apply a little moisturizer before applying the gel.

I hope this answers your query.

Thank you.