Hi, I am having black knees and elbows. Any ointment which can lighten it? I am using glyco-6 from 2 months on alternate days .but very little/negligible effect.

Question

Cut a large lemon in half. Squeeze out some of the juice from both halves so that you have two hollow halves or "cups. Apply this on joint. You can rub away any excess pulp, but don't wash area for about 3 hours. Wash off the lemon juice with some warm water. Repeat this every day until the dark skin begins to fade.

Karuna Chawla · Accepted Answer

Cut a large lemon in half. Squeeze out some of the juice from both halves so that you have two hollow halves or "cups. Apply this on joint. You can rub away any excess pulp, but don't wash area for about 3 hours. Wash off the lemon juice with some warm water. Repeat this every day until the dark skin begins to fade.

Rajiv Batra · Answer

Use depiwhite cream at night.

Sneha Mariam Varghese · Answer

Hello hope you are keeping safe 1) from your brief history it looks like you are having acanthosis nigricans which is darkening or hyperpigmentation of joints and skin folds 2) the various reasons for this can include - use of corticosteroids for a long period of time (cushing's syndrome) - pcod - vit b12 deficiency - hormonal treatment - hereditary - insulin resistance - atopy (allergic tendency) you will have to work up on the above mentioned possiblities, if you have them, to get better results. 3) you can use (if you are above 18 years) - demalan cream (arbutinin, kojic acid, glycolic acid) at night daily for 30 days - dermadew bact soap (antibacterial) soap - cap. Antoxid hc once daily at night for 30 days kindly review after 30 days and do not continue medications without doctors advice. 4) the above mentioned topical medication can take over a few months to show results. For immediate and faster results you can opt from cosmetic procedures like - laser therapy - microdermabrasion - prp - chemical peeling - mesotherapy these require atleast 4-6 sessions to give results. Thank you and take care.

Sumit Bhattacharjee · Answer

First of al the causes of such pigmentation should be rulled out and treatment can be planned accordingly. Do some basic investigations .for time being you can use glycolic acid 12 (ga 12. Cream/ depiwhite cream. Visit nearest dermatolgist. Thanks.

Prakhar Singh · Answer

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Black knees and elbows are one of the common problems that occur when thick and dead skin builds up on your skin that is caused by friction. Both of these conditions can happen to anyone, whether you have light or dark colored skin.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.