Underarm and intimate-area depigmentation in Medellín

The most common causes are friction, repeated hair removal with a razor or wax, some irritating deodorants or perfumes and skin inflammation, which leaves more pigment behind. Skin type, hormonal changes and, in some cases, insulin resistance also play a role. It is very common and has nothing to do with hygiene.

First, remove whatever irritates the skin: change your hair-removal method, use alcohol-free and fragrance-free deodorants and avoid friction. Then, a medical plan with professional in-office depigmentation, such as Meline®, and at-home care with suitable depigmenting products, such as those from Sesderma®. The lightening is progressive.

With products designed for sensitive skin, on the external skin and never on the mucous membranes, and under medical supervision. The intimate area gets irritated easily, and irritation can make it darker. That is why it's not a good idea to use creams or homemade mixtures without an assessment.

It is the set of treatments that aim to reduce excess pigment (melanin) in an area of the skin. This is achieved by decreasing pigment production, renewing the surface layer of the skin and controlling the cause. It does not aim to bleach the skin, but to even out the tone.

We don't recommend them. Lemon, baking soda, vinegar or hydrogen peroxide irritate the skin, and irritation produces more pigment. In addition, lemon combined with sun exposure can cause burns and dark spots. Home remedies usually make the problem worse.

Only with a medical prescription and supervision, at a defined concentration and for a defined period. Prolonged or unsupervised use can cause irritation and even ochronosis, a darkening that is difficult to treat. It is also unwise to use creams without INVIMA registration (INVIMA is Colombia's health products regulator), which may contain undeclared ingredients.

Sometimes. When the skin of the underarms, neck or body folds looks dark and velvety, it may be acanthosis nigricans, which is associated with insulin resistance. In that case, in addition to treating the skin, it's a good idea to look into the metabolic side with your doctor.

It depends on the product, the cause and your skin type. With Meline®, several sessions a few weeks apart are usually indicated. With Dermamelan® Intimate there is one in-office application followed by a gel you use at home for as long as we tell you. The first changes are noticeable within weeks, and the improvement builds with consistency.

We use Meline® (Innoaesthetics), a professional depigmentation system with a version specifically for the intimate area; Dermamelan® Intimate (Mesoestetic), for the external intimate area, inner thighs and groin, with an in-office phase and an at-home phase; and Sesderma® depigmenting products for daily care. We choose based on your skin, the area and the cause. The darkening can come back if the friction or irritation continues, which is why the plan includes correcting the cause.

It depends on the area, the cause and the plan your skin needs. At your assessment in El Poblado we explain the plan and its investment clearly. Message us EVALUATE.