Hyperpigmentation on my intimate areas from when I was overweight. Too embarrassed to see a doctor. Has anyone treated this?
I'm just gonna say it because I've never talked about this out loud and I figure Reddit is the place.
I'm a 23 year old guy. I used to be overweight when I was younger and now I'm in much better shape — but I have pretty dark hyperpigmentation on my bu**, around my an**, and on my pe**s (the shaft and base area). It's significantly darker than the rest of my skin. I know it's from friction and hormonal stuff during the years I was heavier, and I know it's common, but knowing that doesn't make me less insecure about it.
I've been researching treatments and I keep seeing:
- Q-switched / pico laser
- Dermamelan Intimate (a depigmenting peel system)
- Chemical peels
A few questions I genuinely can't find good answers to:
Has any guy here actually done a treatment on intimate areas? Like, did you just walk into a dermatologist and say it out loud? I'm dreading that conversation more than the treatment itself.
Do doctors actually see this often or will they look at me weird?Especially as a guy I feel like this is seen as a "women's thing" and I'll get judged for wanting to treat it.
Which treatment actually works best for this?** Not asking for medical advice, just personal experiences what got you results?
I know I'm overthinking the embarrassment part but I genuinely can't bring myself to book the appointment. Any guys who've been through this, please tell me how you got over it. And honestly anyone with experience on the treatments, I'll take all the info I can get.
Throwaway obviously lol.