Very dark private parts down there compared to other parts of the body. What should I do?

Hi Zima

Certain areas of our body tend to be darker than rest of our body like axilla, groins, genitalia, gluteal area, inner side of thighs, nape of neck etc as these areas are prone to friction and sweat.

Secondly genital skin in both sexes contains maximum melanocytes( pigment producing cells) per cm square of area and hence is darker than rest of our body. Also color may vary with race, ethnicity and from person to person. Caucasians would definitely have lighter pigmentation. Some people are more prone to have darkly pigmented areas while some may have clearer skin. The color I do not think is in any way harming your personal or professional life and hence should not be such a major issue as to keep you engrossed about it all the time.

There are more productive and important things in life to concentrate about. Too much worry about the same issue of a certain area being darkly pigmented when actually it is normal to be dark and pigmented may also suggest a somatoform disorder or dysmorphophobia

However if you still want to lighten the area, you might use Kojic acid based creams as these are mild in nature. But results might take very long time to appear and may not be very favourable. I certainly do not suggest very proactive treatment in the form of stronger creams or peels as these might harm the area.

Better visit a dermatologist who can access your case and suggest medication. Good luck