Dark patches in underarm

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Asked for Female, 36 Years

Dark patches in armpits. Start appearing around 1.5 months ago in one armpit but now its there in both the armpits. No foul smell. But due to excess sweating, sometimes smells bad. No treatment taken yet for this. Not on any other medicines, no allergies known as yet.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu

Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Chennai

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

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Dr. Kumara lakshmanan

Dermatologist 6 yrs exp Coimbatore

Erythrasma and tinea versicolor are a possibilities..visit a dermatologist online for furthur management..take care

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist 9 yrs exp Ahmedabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Arpita

Dermatologist 9 yrs exp Ahmedabad

There r so many causes of dark armpits , u need to consult a dermatologist for the given issue bcz it has to rule out one by one to get why there is a darkness/?proper history and examination is must in ur case

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