To whiten the groin quickly and effectively there are several treatments available, such as whitening creams, chemical peels, radiofrequency, microdermabrasion or pulsed light, for example, which act by reducing excess accumulated melanin and returning the natural tone of the skin.
Each treatment can be indicated for lightening or intense lightening, with results achieved more gradually or quickly, in days, weeks to months, according to the needs of each person, so ideally they should be guided by a dermatologist or professional qualified to perform these types of treatments, after skin evaluation and definition of the best method for each person.
Dark spots on the skin arise due to the accumulation of melanin in its layers, mainly due to situations such as hormonal changes, folliculitis, inflammations and use of cosmetics, especially in people with genetic predisposition, and are very common in places of greater friction in the skin, such as in the groin and armpit.
Treatment options include:
1. Bleaching creams
There are a few options for whitening creams to lessen stains in the armpit as it contains active ingredients that depigmentate the skin:
- Hydroquinone : it is a potent depigmenting active of the skin, very useful to treat melasma, freckles and hyperpigmentation patches by the sun, inflammations or dermatitis, for example. The best known brand is Clariderm, and its use requires some care, and medical monitoring is important, as it can make the skin more sensitive and cause dryness, itching and peeling;
- Retinoic Acid : also known as Tretinoin, is a vitamin A derivative that acts deeply on the skin, helping to reduce blemishes, increase collagen production and rejuvenate the skin;
- Kojic acid : it is a depigmentant that acts reducing the production of melanin, besides having an antioxidant effect, reducing inflammations, infections and the cutaneous aging;
- Azelaic Acid : It is also an acid in effect in controlling the amount of melanin, decreasing the darkening of the skin, and is also useful for decreasing skin oils and fighting acne.
The creams are used 1 to 2 times a day, and promote results in about 2 to 4 weeks, which varies according to the intensity of the stain and the dose of the product, and therefore should be purchased in pharmacies with the orientation of the dermatologist. There are also other types of creams, such as adapalene, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, for example, that may be associated by the dermatologist.
2. Chemical peeling
Chemical peeling is a type of cosmetic treatment made with acids at higher concentrations, with the goal of removing the most superficial layer of skin, which contains imperfections and blemishes.
It is done in sessions, and results can be viewed from the second treatment session, which may require a total of 10 sessions for optimal outcome to be obtained. In this period it is advised to use a good moisturizer, with sunscreen, as the skin becomes very sensitive.
Some examples of widely used chemical peels performed include mandelic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid or combination of acids, for example, and act not only to remove blemishes but to soften scars, acne marks and rejuvenate the skin. Learn more about the benefits of chemical peeling and how to do it.
3. Aesthetic treatments
There are options of aesthetic treatments that help to treat skin blemishes, which must be done in the dermatologist's office or in places qualified for these treatments. Some options include:
- Intense pulsed light is indicated to remove dark spots on the skin especially caused by sun exposure and ultraviolet rays;
- Microdermabrasion, which is an exfoliation technique to cause skin rejuvenation;
- Radiofrequency is a treatment that, in addition to lightening the skin, fights flaccidity and smoothes wrinkles. Know the benefits and risks of radiofrequency.
During these treatments, it is important to maintain skin care so that the effect is more meaningful, such as wearing underwear that causes less friction, protecting the sun with sunscreen, and treating infections, if any, such as fungal infections, for example .
4. Natural Treatment
There are some home-made ways to whiten the groin because they are able to exfoliate the skin and have moisturizing and soothing properties. Some options include preparations made with bicarbonate, white clay and oats. Check out the recipes on natural ways to whiten your groin and armpit.
