sandi2932
06-17-2008, 10:30 PM
This is an embarressing ? but this is the best place to ask it. The skin my inner thighs is dark. I asked my OB-GYN why and she said it happens to people who are overweight. I want to get rid of it but don't know how. I asked them what I can do and they said they didn't know if laser surgery would help. I was wondering if the same lotions you use on your face to lighten discoloration would help. Since it would have to be for sensitive skin if you use it on your face I would think it might work. I keep seeing soaps and lotions for lightening skin but I'm afraid to use it. Any one having simular problems?
SAndi
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whit3
06-19-2008, 10:58 PM
Your OB-GYN sounds like he doesn't know anything. Do you have this darkening anywhere else? Armpits? Neck? If so, it could be insulin resistance or diabeties. My brother was diagnosed with diabeties after his doctor saw that the skin around his neck and armpits etc was darker than his normal skin.
Get yourself checked for insulin resistance by a doctor, and if that comes up negative the only thing I can think of is because your legs are bigger they rub together. I don't really think theres a way to get rid of it unless you lose weight and stop your theighs from rubbing.
But I know how you feel, i have the same problem and its very unattractive :(
Get yourself checked for insulin resistance by a doctor, and if that comes up negative the only thing I can think of is because your legs are bigger they rub together. I don't really think theres a way to get rid of it unless you lose weight and stop your theighs from rubbing.
But I know how you feel, i have the same problem and its very unattractive :(
sandi2932
06-20-2008, 07:10 PM
That's the only place where the skin is darker. Maybe it will go away after I loose weight. I certainly hope so. I've already lost 42 pounds
Sandi
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donandpattyt
06-25-2008, 08:54 AM
Sandi:
Congrats on loosing all that weight:bouncing:. I myself have been struggling with my own weight. I have had two ankle surgeries in the last year and I am total non weight bearing, so I don't get to exercise at all.
How did you do loose the weight? Are you following a diet plan?
I did weight watchers <a while ago>. I had lost 28 pounds, then my mom passed away. I haven't been able to get back on track with it.
Good luck..keep us posted!!!
Patty
Congrats on loosing all that weight:bouncing:. I myself have been struggling with my own weight. I have had two ankle surgeries in the last year and I am total non weight bearing, so I don't get to exercise at all.
How did you do loose the weight? Are you following a diet plan?
I did weight watchers <a while ago>. I had lost 28 pounds, then my mom passed away. I haven't been able to get back on track with it.
Good luck..keep us posted!!!
Patty
madhousewife
07-10-2008, 08:01 PM
I have it too and I believe it could be brown fat
it is harder, doesnt get enough blood supply or collagen to remain supple. actually where I have brownness inside thighs is actually less tender and it is beginning to start on my lower abdomen
a quack doctor could not control my water gain.
in the matter of 3 days i went from being able to fit behind a cart at wally world to not being able to fit
the hospital took 100 lbs of fluid off me and I went into congestive heart failure
pulmonary failure and kidney failure. The abdomen is the hardest to lose and the skin is toughening. I have been using cocoa butter and creams with olive oil
she butter is supposed to help
the brown fat is similar to the hard nasty stuff on the outside of pork roasts
it is harder, doesnt get enough blood supply or collagen to remain supple. actually where I have brownness inside thighs is actually less tender and it is beginning to start on my lower abdomen
a quack doctor could not control my water gain.
in the matter of 3 days i went from being able to fit behind a cart at wally world to not being able to fit
the hospital took 100 lbs of fluid off me and I went into congestive heart failure
pulmonary failure and kidney failure. The abdomen is the hardest to lose and the skin is toughening. I have been using cocoa butter and creams with olive oil
she butter is supposed to help
the brown fat is similar to the hard nasty stuff on the outside of pork roasts
nowheregirl555
09-07-2008, 11:37 PM
I have had this same problem for many years. I cannot speak to being diabetic, so maybe that is an avenue to follow. However, if that is not the problem, I'll tell you how I've dealt with it to an extent.
I've found that it's not just the friction alone, but the friction combined with dyes from clothes. The skin may have become somewhat darker, but I've found that it seems like you can get some of the color off.
First, I use a glycolic acid face wash, 5%, from DDF, Doctor's Dermatological Formula. They sell it at Sephora, it isn't cheap but you use very little. It's for your face, so the level isn't too high. There was one company that sold a 7% body wash, called Glytone, but I haven't been able to find it. I use it in the shower when I wash my face.
Usually before I go to bed, I use a salicylic acid with a cotton ball, Noxema sells an anti-blemish astringent with 2@ salicylic acid.
***I dont' do either of these every day.
Also, the skin seems to become rougher after time, so I put a moisturizer on there at night, it seems to help.
Now, I will say that these products can be harsh, I wouldn't use them on myself if I didn't already know that I use them on my face and they don't cause me problems other than occasionally dry skin. Also, you are using it close to a very private area, so I'd use with care.
Anyway, none of this is scientific, but it has worked for me. Maybe you could consult a dermatologist if you aren't sure of the cause or of your skin sensitivity, but I thought I'd just drop in my two cents.
good luck
:)
I've found that it's not just the friction alone, but the friction combined with dyes from clothes. The skin may have become somewhat darker, but I've found that it seems like you can get some of the color off.
First, I use a glycolic acid face wash, 5%, from DDF, Doctor's Dermatological Formula. They sell it at Sephora, it isn't cheap but you use very little. It's for your face, so the level isn't too high. There was one company that sold a 7% body wash, called Glytone, but I haven't been able to find it. I use it in the shower when I wash my face.
Usually before I go to bed, I use a salicylic acid with a cotton ball, Noxema sells an anti-blemish astringent with 2@ salicylic acid.
***I dont' do either of these every day.
Also, the skin seems to become rougher after time, so I put a moisturizer on there at night, it seems to help.
Now, I will say that these products can be harsh, I wouldn't use them on myself if I didn't already know that I use them on my face and they don't cause me problems other than occasionally dry skin. Also, you are using it close to a very private area, so I'd use with care.
Anyway, none of this is scientific, but it has worked for me. Maybe you could consult a dermatologist if you aren't sure of the cause or of your skin sensitivity, but I thought I'd just drop in my two cents.
good luck
:)
Denise98
01-23-2009, 03:38 PM
I have this also I have it between my legs, under my armpits the back of my neck and elbows.. It is so embarassing but it does come from being a Diabetic mostly which I am.. And being overweight makes it worse I have been to dermatologist that say theres nothing you can do for it..I cant wear a ponytail or get any cute haircuts because it shows my neck.. I did notice that when i lost weight at one point it started to lighten but then I gained it back and it came back also.