Whitening sensitive areas

Lightening sensitive areas is one of the things that many women strive for.

Darkening of the genital area can affect the female psychologically, causing lack of self-confidence and embarrassment during intercourse.

The importance of caring for the intimate area is no less important than your appearance.

Therefore, the dermatologist at the Freshness Center for Dermatology, Cosmetology and Laser in Hurghada offers the technique of lightening sensitive areas with a laser.

In this article, we will learn about the causes of darkening of the skin of sensitive places, and the different ways to lighten it.

Reasons for darkening sensitive areas

The five reasons for tanning sensitive areas can be highlighted as follows:

• friction

The main and most common cause of skin tan in sensitive areas is friction, as a result of wearing tight underwear.

It also causes a lack of proper ventilation of the sensitive area, in addition to daily activities such as walking or exercise, and rubbing the area a lot to tan.

• hormonal factors

Hormones can play an important role in the darkening of the intimate area as a result of the hormonal changes that the female undergoes during her lifetime.

There may be a sudden rise in estrogen levels during puberty that leads to tanning of the intimate area.

There may be the same effect in your late forties but because hormone levels drop as you approach menopause.

• Vaginal infections

The vagina is the most sensitive part of the body, and women experience vaginal infections from time to time.

Some conditions affect the area around the vulva, which can lead to dark spots around the area.

• the age

With age, the vagina not only undergoes changes in elasticity and texture, but there may also be changes in color.

• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Small cysts form in the ovaries, which leads to a hormonal imbalance in the female body.

The secretion of male hormones increasesAndrogensThis may darken your genitals.

• Use of contraceptive pills

• Removing hair from the genital area with wax

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Ways to lighten sensitive places

You can lighten sensitive areas in several different ways, including the following:

• Use natural and organic ingredients

You can choose products that contain natural ingredients as they help exfoliate and lighten the sensitive area.

These ingredients help in whitening the skin naturally, without exposure to other harmful substances.

• Maintain pH balance

Products with trusted ingredients maintain the pH levels in the vaginal area.

It also contributes to removing dead cells and dark spots.

• Choosing the right vaginal care products

Make sure to choose products that do not contain any chemicals or preservatives.

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Skin whitening creams

Many women use creams to lighten the sensitive area, but their use on the genitals is now increasingly uncertain.

These creams can cause severe damage to the skin and may lead to redness.

Applying these creams to the vagina or vulva can irritate the sensitive area because they often contain kojic acid or hydroquinone.

These ingredients can cause an allergic reaction, burning or scarring, as well as blue or purple skin pigmentation.

It may also cause a range of health problems, including uterine cancer.

Some products contain arsenic or mercury, which can be toxic when applied over the counter.

Creams containing vitamin C can be used as it works to reduce the secretion of an enzyme called tyrosinase Tyrosinase so melanin production is reduced.

Vitamin C helps rejuvenate the skin, treats inflammation and redness, and increases skin elasticity.

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Laser whitening sensitive areas

Treatments for lightening sensitive areas with laser are available at the Freshness Center for Dermatology, Cosmetology and Laser in Hurghada, and they are called vaginal whitening.

This technique is known as a cosmetic procedure that works to lighten the appearance of sensitive areas.

Some women may resort to it for cosmetic reasons in order to make the vulva appear the same color as the skin on the rest of the body.

Lasers can be used to permanently remove dark pigment and stimulate collagen, making the vagina look smooth and youthful.

This process usually takes less than 30 minutes, and results are visible right after the first session.

You can wear special glasses during the sessions to protect the eyes from the injury of the laser beam.

The laser works to whiten the outer vagina and buttocks, and a local anesthetic can be used before the sessions so that you do not feel any pain.

Essentially, the doctor uses high-energy light to remove damaged skin cells, and stimulates the growth of new, lighter-colored skin.

This treatment is effective in reducing skin pigmentation without scars, and it is one of the modern methods that have achieved effective results during the last period.

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Instructions before using the laser 

The dermatologist at Nadara Skin, Cosmetic and Laser Center in Hurghada recommends the following:

• Do not use shaving creams, razors, or any method of hair removal one week before the session.
• Avoid taking blood-thinning medications such as ibuprofen and aspirin.

Session results

The results of using a laser to lighten sensitive areas are fast, unlike whitening creams or any other means.

The female begins to notice improvement from the first session, and this improvement continues gradually, and the full results are after about 3 to 4 sessions only. 

You may feel some swelling, redness or bruising as a result of the treatment, but it quickly disappears after about a week after the sessions.

These effects appear as a natural reaction of the body, but they disappear quickly, so there is no need to worry.

These results are permanent, while maintaining the sensitive area, taking care of its cleanliness and not using chemicals on it.

Instructions after lips lightening laser sessions 

• It is advised not to wear tight clothes in the first days after the sessions, and to wear loose-fitting clothes so as not to cause any redness or irritation to the treated skin.
• No cosmetic products or perfumes should be used on sensitive areas.
• The treated area should be kept as close as possible, and no sex for up to 3 to 4 days.

• The treated area should be gently washed with perfume-free cosmetic products.
• Not rubbing or peeling scales formed on the skin.
• You can take some painkillers if you feel any pain.
• Use cold compresses to soothe the treated areas and reduce swelling.

The cost of laser sessions to treat and lighten sensitive areas

Prices vary according to the number of sessions you need, and the degree of pigmentation present.

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Chemical peeling to lighten sensitive areas

Other methods can be used to whiten sensitive areas, such as chemical peels.

This procedure removes pigmentation and darkening of the bikini area and around it.

The dermatologist at Freshness Center uses non-toxic chemicals known as acid exfoliants.

These substances stimulate the upper layers of the skin to exfoliate, resulting in lightening of the treated skin.

You can use the whitening cream after peeling sessions to get great results.

This method is completely safe and does not cause any side effects, and has been used for several years in care systems 

in the sensitive area. 

There are some instructions that a dermatologist advises before and after chemical peel sessions, including the following:

• You can apply a set of products prescribed by the doctor that will help your skin prepare for the sessions and reduce the risk of burns.
• You may have to do this daily application before sessions.
• Avoid peeling during menstruation.
• Hair can be removed 3 days before the sessions.
• There may be some tingling or mild pain, so take paracetamol or any pain reliever that works for you.
• After two days of sessions, the skin looks a little red, and some flaking may appear on the skin, so it is necessary to apply moisturizing creams to protect your skin.

In conclusion, the There are many ways to lighten sensitive places, you can visit the dermatologist at the Freshness Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser in Hurghada to determine the method that suits you.