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Dark underarms

2017-02-12 11:46:44
I have had really dark underarmssince puberty .Its not associated with any itching or signs if inflammation.Is there any oinment that can decrease the discolouration
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?Acanthosis nigricans Increased pigmentation in the body fold areas ...mainly in the neck & underarms...etc Its associated with insulin resistance secondarily due to wieght gain. Grazia Up cream -(galcare pharmaceuticals) is specific cream for undrarm pigmentation , twice daily application.
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kindly check it out with the near by Dermatologist once.

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