Dark Knees and Elbows

Okay so today I wanted to discuss my issue with my knees and elbows. I am not happy with the way they are right at the moment and wish that they were the same color as my leg. Some say that its normal for people of color to have darker knees but I tend to disagree. My father is as dark as I am but his knees are the same color as the rest of his body.

This frustrates me because if we are in the same family, why such a big difference? I have been trying to lighten my knees and elbows for years now with little success. Here is what I have tried so far:

• 2% Hydroquinone
• 4% Hydroquinone
• 10% Glycolic acid
• 20% Glycolic acid
• TCA peel
• Lactic acid peel
• Dermabrasion
• Retin-a

So after all that, my knees became smooth and maybe 1/2 shade lighter. I still am not where I want to be so I will try to use 20% mono and hope for the best. If I still dont get the results I want - well then I may just give up and wear pants for the rest of my life!