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How can I lighten the dark skin on the upper part of my leg and around the genital area? What would work quickly?

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How can I lighten the dark skin on the upper part of my leg and around the genital area? What would work quickly?

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Last updated on 18 Dec 2024

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Ring worm on lower part on both side around thigh...i had problem from 1 year..i take medicine terbinaforce but problem repeated after some days

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Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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