1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Skin, Hair and Nails

  4. Dark patches. Before a month or two.

Dark patches

2017-12-19 16:10:45
I have dark patches near my underarms and there is no pain or itch. these patches became visible before a month or two.
359 Views

Answers (1)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
This is fungal infection called tinea versicolor. Please call me or contact using online consult option for proper examination and treatment advice.

Answered2017-12-20 05:27:31

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Treat Dark Circles with Ayurveda

Dr.Ankur

Dark circles are also known as periorbital dark circles. Dark circles are dark blemishes which appear around the eye. Da ... Read more

Ankhon hi Ankhon mein: Useful Tips To Cure Dark Circles!

Dr. Sita S Bhatt

A frequently asked question is : How does one treat the dark circles under the eyes and make the eyes look bright and al ... Read more

Does Lack of Sleep Really Cause Dark Circles?

Dr.Chytra V Anand

Dark circles these days are a major concern for almost all age groups starting from teenage to old age. And most of us d ... Read more

Are Dark Circles Making You Lose Your Sleep?

Dr.Bhavita Parikh

Are you sick of people always telling you that you look exhausted. You get enough sleep and you drink lots of water but ... Read more

Causes of Dark Circles

Dr.Aanchal Panth

Dark circles or periorbital hypermelanosis is a common problem. Every 9 out of 10 people complain of having dark circles ... Read more

How to Fix Dark Circles

Dr.Rajat Mathur

Dark circles is a perpetual problem faced by both men and women. Dark circles are commonly seen around the eyes, but som ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Acne keeps coming back?

Consult Now

Struggling with pimples?

Consult Now

Can’t get rid of skin infections?

Consult Now

Tired of hair-fall?

Consult Now

Dandruff not going away?

Consult Now

Related Questions

White patches in groin

48476 Views
I have white patches and flaky skin near the groin area and thighs. It also itches a lot sometimes. Have ...Read More

Dry patches near vagina and inner thighs

14501 Views
I can see that there are dry patches near vaginal area and inner thighs.. it seems there is some layer wh ...Read More

Skin became dark after applying Dettol

14379 Views
There was a wooden cut and I cleaned with dettol and used undiluted Dettol on cotton and plastered the co ...Read More

Dark skin patch on buttocks

12831 Views
A big dark patch of skin starting from the inner buttocks. No discomfort, pain or itchiness. Just a big d ...Read More

Pigmentation dark spots p

11445 Views
Heavy pigmentation dark spots pimples..skin is taned looks dull and awful when skin exposed to sun face ...Read More

Small patch on ankle

19 Views
I have a small patch on my ankle present for a few months. It does not itch, does not hurt, and hasn’t gr ...Read More

• Dark patches on body

30 Views
Dark patches on body I have this on my hand and it doesn't itch or feels burn and i think that it day by ...Read More

Suffering darkness and itchness around t

29 Views
I am suffering darkness and itchness around the mouth and it has become very severe due to saliva or stre ...Read More

Dark patches under armpit

60 Views
I am 24M 65kg weight under no medication. Recently I have noticed this dark patch on ny skin under my arm ...Read More

Circular patch

46 Views
Hi I can see circular patch in my neck and it's there long back, no itching not doing anything. is this ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.