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Dark armpit colour
My armpits gets dark. Earlier it was clean but i realised bad smell on my armpit and after few days it was dark.
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Don't worry...you are suffering from acanthosis nigricans causing dark armpit.. Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Dr. J Prasad
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Dark armpit could be because of shaving, harmonal imbalance or body deodorants etc.
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effective creams available to lighten . Consult me on online on practo pro.
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Home remedies for maintenance
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Avoid steroid based creams
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Dr. Niraj Jain
Cosmetologist
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
It can be acanthosis nigricans consult me online for further management
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
17 yrs exp
Pune
Darkening if under arms is seen due to any irritation or hormonal changes.subde when are you facing this problem?consukt me online for further treatment
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Dr. Dipty Agrawal
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Hello
Since when you are facing this problem.
Two most common causes for your problem is either fungal infection or hormonal changes.
Have you taken any treatment for that
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I detailed information about your problem and pics of affected areas to understand your problem better.
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Dr. Monika Mittal
Dermatologist
28 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Know about mechanism how it happens some home remedies and dietary changes harmonal influence call an fix I am dr monika mittal available in affordable charges in lockup
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