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What are the treatments for removing underarm blackness ? Are there effective treatments which are safe?
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Don't worry...you are suffering from acanthosis nigricans causing darkness.. 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
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Acanthosis nigricans .
Common condition. Many factors causing it, hormones/ weight etc.
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Consult me on practo pro for guidance and prescription
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Avoid steroid based creams
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Not to scrub & shave
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Pune
Underarm pigmentation can be because if weight gain which is called acanthosis nigricans or it can also be physiological.lightening can be achieved with creams and peeling.consult me online for treatment
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