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Underarms darkening

2017-06-13 14:24:49
I have dar underarms since the age of 13. I am 25 yrs old now. When I was 13 I had sprayed deodorant in my underarms and ever since then they are dark. I have consulted many doctors in the past but all say that I have acanthosis nigaras and give me medicines but nothing worked.
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Hi thanks for the query..please send clear pictures of the affected areas to help you with diagnose.you can contact me on online Practo direct.

Answered2017-06-13 16:03:36

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