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Knuckles are likely to darken from friction or an underlying condition (Photo: Nigerian Infopedia)

While it’s not possible to have flawless skin one hundred per cent, you can still manage to deal with stubborn spots. And one area that often gives people trouble is the knuckles.

Knuckles can turn dark because of friction and sometimes it can signal an underlying health problem. Lightening those areas is quite tough and it’s even harder because some of those bleaching creams in the market can make everything much worse.

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