Elbow discoloration?

My elbows look so bad. I thought that it was just dry skin or something, but they have been discolored like this for years. I am almost embarrased to wear anything with short sleeves! They look dirty! I use lotion each day on them and nothing seems to help. Any ideas on how to make this better?

Elbow discoloration?
Try using an exfoliating scrub on your elbows followed up with a body butter (like shea butter). I would also use a skin protectant ointment like Aquaphor on top of it all to retain moisture and help keep the skin hydrated.
Reply:ahh! i have the same problem but not only are my elbows discolored but they have bumps on them too! it is soo embarrassing! My knees are like this too! Well I would use lotion everyday and maybe see a dermatologist:]
Reply:try palmer coco butter is my skin cure for most thing :}


umm. try not to lean on them in the bath. i no that souns weird but mine go dark once i have lent on them 4 a long time in the bath.
Reply:it's just a skin discoloration problem.. our elbows, knees are skin folds usually stretched that contribute to its being darker compared to the rest of our skin..





a skin lightener will take care of it.. here's where u can buy a good one, without the dangers of hydroquinone or mercury -

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