Darker skin in pubic, genital, rectum areas and between legs.

[Martica]

The area between the vagina and the anus, the pubic area and the upper part of my inner thighs are significantly darker than the rest of my skin (is very embarrassing).  I am a white Latin woman and I do not use oral contraceptives.  I shave the vaginal and rectum area about 2 to 3 times a months.  Could the shaving be the cause of the darkening?  If so which is the best alternative to shaving?  I do not seem to have any kind of irritation.  I started to use hydroquinone 2% about a month ago, but I don

[keira2]

Hi, I was type1 diabetic , heavy weight and had all sort of complications and problem as mentioned by different people.
But trust my words, each and every problem has an cure. Read my words " I was Diabetic and heavy weight" .
Now I'm not at all diabetic and have lost almost 24 kg and back to normal weight.
My stretch marks from my hips, thighs and stomach has disappeared, my dark inner thighs turned to normal . Even my arm pit and back of neck regained its natural pink colour.

I also want to mention about my sweat, which use to be very smelly and I had to take shower very often in 10 hrs time in summer. Body deodorant were no help for me.  
I want to say thanks to SB SIDH from India who provided me herbal diabetes medicine, herbal medicine to flush out toxins from my body, and also medicine to reduce my weight.
I was also provided with many home remedies to help myself. I use to apply fennugreek powder on my face to clear the oily face . I use to also apply Indian goose berry powder on my back neck and arm pit . it helped me alot to regain my natural colour. If anyone happen to be in India can consult SB SIDH. His medicine are very helpfull.

[HavockD3m0n]

You have to LOSE WEIGHT!  My girlfriend I started dating (she was 19, I was a tad older ;o) and her body was tight and smooth and hot as hell.  She had just a LITTLE meat on her bones,  pleasantly plump.  PERFECT.  Years later she had a tragic thing happen to her that left her less mobile and she stopped working out  and doing things and gained a lot of weight.  I noticed over the years her private area and her inner thighs began to darken more and more and it was VERY obvious in relation to the rest of her skin color (Italian).   I myself would get boils on my body and those things are ******* PAINFUL as ****!  I found that these were do to a VITAMIN deficiancy! Because I used to be a full time power lifter and I was on tons of health supplements and ate super healthy foods at all times.  After she began donig less and less workouts and stuff so did I.  I NEVER had a boil before.  When I asked my doctor about it he said you can get them if others in your family have had them, they are genetic but to keep them from appearing you have to eat healthy.  Once I started taking multi vitamins and eating proper again I never got another one.  

Weight gain, lack of nutrition and your skin rubbing together will cause your skin in these areas to darken and get skin tags and boils.  There is no cream, or pill or magic trick that can fix this.  You have to cut out all the crap food and start exercising, Start slow and walk a few miles a a day then, start to jog a little on and off until you can run at least ONE mile.  Then work on 2 miles and if you can get to 5 miles jogging,  while eating healthy you will notice these issues going away and never coming back.   Just make sure you wear something tight like spandex to keep your skin from rubbing and getting irritated with sweat and friction.

She still has this situation,  I wish I could bring it up to her but she already has low self esteem and confidence issues.  But that's another story.

[lsrhealth]

An alternative (an longer lasting solution) to the treatment suggestions listed above is Fractional laser.  There is treatment a treatment called Smarted DOT Therapy which can successfully treat pigmentation.  It is performed by medical practitioners and requires around 3 treatments.  The same system also delivers a women's health treatment called MonaLisa Touch which also improves a wide range of other vaginal issues.

[mousy23]

  Wow I have always thought me obsessing about my pigmentation in those areas of my body is ocd. I was not alone. I learned more about people and accepting fact of who we are and our connection on universe as living things with all diverse creatures . I accepted myself. This someday you will see is not is not important in your life. I was my worst critic at that time.

My partner does not care. We see it natural. As some people having blonde hair' or darker like brunette.
' I embraced it and become normal
What scary is if you have cancer or **** assciated with the skin discoloration. Now you have s problem
For guys who complain about this is a really shallow guy. Things like this may bother you but it should not consumed you. I focus on some things more important staying healthy for my kids and make money. That my ladies is important.
Love yourself and be comfortable with your own skin and you find someone ad the same.
Amen

[mousy23]

  Wow I have always thought me obsessing about my pigmentation in those areas of my body is ocd. I was not alone. I learned more about people and accepting fact of who we are and our connection on universe as living things with all diverse creatures . I accepted myself. This someday you will see is not is not important in your life. I was my worst critic at that time.

My partner does not care. We see it natural. As some people having blonde hair' or darker like brunette.
' I embraced it and become normal
What scary is if you have cancer or **** assciated with the skin discoloration. Now you have s problem
For guys who complain about this is a really shallow guy. Things like this may bother you but it should not consumed you. I focus on some things more important staying healthy for my kids and make money. That my ladies is important.
Love yourself and be comfortable with your own skin and you find someone ad the same.
Amen

[Treveri]

Tretinoin cream USP or sold as Retinol A seems to provide some relief. It is basically Vitamin A. The skin gets peeled off little by little. It also makes the skin look younger. Use it at least for a month regularly everyday. Before that you should apply a swatch somewhere under your arm to test you are not allergic to it. It can also treat acne/pimples.  It cannot be used under sunlight or even under the light of a fluorescent lamp. It is UV sensitive. So cover up the area or use it during bed time. Consult a dermatologist before using. Excessive intake of Lycopene based foods like tomato ketchup, watermelon,etc can also cause skin darkening like dark circles around the eyes. Lycopene is not required for the body.  Many animals do not use them. Chlorinated water also cause general skin darkening for some exposed to sunlight.  Wash with dechlorinated water after shower or use well/river water.Skin darkening can also be caused  due to salt in the sweat around the perineum which contains chlorine. Salt is corrosive.  Shaving can also cause skin darkening. Applying coconut oil before shaving eliminates it. Waxing is better for women. Using after shave lotion directly on skin can also cause skin darkening. Always wet the face before use or simply use onetime razors and avoid after shaves.