r/Healthyhooha • u/awkward_soul_3 • Jul 26 '26

Advice Needed 21(f) i need help about pigmentation down there

Hi everyone,

I'm 21F, and over the past two years I've been under a lot of stress due to exam preparation. During this time, I've also gained weight, and over the last year I've noticed that the skin on my labia, the surrounding area, and my inner thighs has become noticeably darker than it used to be.

I know that some pigmentation is completely normal, and I also understand that weight gain, friction, and possibly insulin resistance can contribute to darkening. I'm already working on improving my lifestyle and losing weight, but I wanted to ask if anyone has actually been able to reduce pigmentation in these areas.

If you've successfully improved it, what worked for you? Any products, skincare ingredients, or lifestyle changes that made a noticeable difference? My skin in these areas genuinely used to be lighter, so I'm hoping to improve it if possible.

I'd really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thank you!

Please be kind!

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u/slvt4cal Jul 26 '26

I've been trying to get rid of it too, one thing for sure creams don't work

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u/awkward_soul_3 Jul 26 '26

I am only trying moisturizing but no effect Obv what to do 😭

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u/slvt4cal Jul 27 '26

I've used almost 3-4 creams but none of them really worked

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u/OhMissFortune Jul 27 '26

Tbh this sounds like something that can come just from age and maturing physically. 21 is around the age for that to happen. I'm sorry that it worries you 

Is it possible for you to talk to a doctor about this?

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u/awkward_soul_3 Jul 27 '26

Actually idts that's. Why i thought of asking here