Blackish patches at under arms

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Asked for Male, 33 Years

Hi Doctors, Please find attached my photos of issue which I'm facing from many years like 4 to 5 years this issue is there. Blackish patches at both the under arms. It does not hurt or itch. When it started it was lighter in colour but now it's bit darker. Request you to let me know issues I'm facing with this blackish patches. Thank you in advance!

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu

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Don't worry...you are suffering from fungus growth causing this pigmentation. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription

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Dr. Anusha Katare

Dermatologist 3 yrs exp Kolkata

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This could be lichen plano pigmentosus inversus. In this there are dark colour isolated patches which coalesce to form bigger patches. It affects axilla. It is asymptomatic.

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it needs proper evaluation so consult a dermatologist

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Dr. Vivek Muthukumarasamy Dermatologist 10 yrs exp Coimbatore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vivek Muthukumarasamy

Dermatologist 10 yrs exp Coimbatore

It's erythrasma...a bacterial infection.... kindly consult online for proper assessment and treatment

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