Question:
How do you get rid of the dark skin from your thighs rubbing?

I take very good care of myself and I am a very clean person, but I have a problem with blackheads and pimples along with darker skin on the insides of my thighs. Anyone know how to help it?    — [Anonymous] (posted on August 28, 2001)

August 27, 2001
I have had that problem eversince i was overweight, and i think no matter how clean you are, it will still be there. I sweat so much, and with all the extra weight, it just rubs together agravating it, making it worse. I have even used a "buff puff" thinking that would help. I try to wear cotten most of the time, specially under clothes.
   — [Anonymous]

August 27, 2001
I have the same problem. After you have lost some weight in your legs, contact a dermatologist. He/she should be able to give you a cream to fade the dark skin. But it won't work until you've lost enough weight in your thighs to keep the skin from rubbing together. Also, some skin peels work, too. Ask the dermatologlist.
   — [Anonymous]

August 27, 2001
I have the same problem. After you have lost some weight in your legs, contact a dermatologist. He/she should be able to give you a cream to fade the dark skin. But it won't work until you've lost enough weight in your thighs to keep the skin from rubbing together. Also, some skin peels work, too. Ask the dermatologlist.
   — [Anonymous]

August 28, 2001
When your thighs quit rubbing together it goes away. The theatre drapes effect with the skin is annoying but at least it is all the same color. Thank God for the surgery... <g>
   — S S.

August 28, 2001
If you're a female, have you been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? Dark skin patches can be one of the symptoms.
   — [Anonymous]

August 29, 2001
Working from a non-scientific approach, cocoa butter has always worked for me, especially with the stretch marks while pregnant. It can a few weeks to work, but believe me it does, but at least you can purchase this over-the-counter until you do see a dermatologist.
   — Kimberly D.

August 29, 2001
The dark skin is caused by the skin rubbing together and thickening over time. Try some OTC skin scrub like Apricot Scrub and follow with alpha hydroxy or beta hydroxy. The only sure way like everyone has said before is to wait until you get closer to your goal weight and see a dermatologist for Rx skin lightening cream.
   — Lori Z.