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Black spots in armpit and groin
Hi Doctor,
I am a 33-year-old male. Height 5'11' and weight 95 kgs
I have darkening/black patches in my armpits and groin for the last 2–3 years.
Details:
No itching, pain, or discharge
No smoking or drinking habits
Father has diabetes (on insulin). Mother has BP.
I do not have any known health issues
No recent weight gain
No use of any new deodorants, shaving products, or creams
My questions:
1. What could be the cause of this darkening?
2. Can this be treated and return to normal skin colour
3. Do I need any tests like blood sugar, thyroid, etc.?
4. Any creams or lifestyle changes recommended?
Answers (13)
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Fungal infection has developed
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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It's fungus infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation
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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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It's an infection easily treatable but takes time and regular follow up .. please connect
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Seems to be bacterial infection and also acanthosis. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment
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Dr. Simoni Sarodia
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries .
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
39 yrs exp
Mumbai
Looks fungal infection, kindly consult us online so that we can get your detailed history and prescribe you accordingly
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
It may be fungal infection or it may be bacterial infection. Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management.
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
18 yrs exp
Noida
It looks like erythrasma, bacterial infection.
Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance.
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Dr. Rahul Trivedi
Dermatology
1 yrs exp
Gulbarga
Looks more like erythasma use clinamycin cream for 1 month let's see the results
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
Fungal infection
Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Dhavala Guna Sagarika
Dermatologist
7 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
It looks like erythrasma which is a bacterial infection. Further evaluation is required.
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kindly book online consultation for proper management
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Dr. Devang Pandya
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Jamnagar
no need to worry
it’s an bacterial infection
it’s a reversible condition
but need proper history for further management
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Book online consultation of Dermatologist
Health Tips
keep the area dry
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