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Underarm pigmentation
I have a brown skin. But my underarms have a black patch which i observed this morning. I'm tensed. I did have darker underarms. But what i see now is literally a black patch which is very annoying. I need help on that please.
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Black underarms are usually due to a condition called Acanthosis Nigricans which is related to deranged insulin metabolism , associated with weight gain .
If you have got a black patch over that area it could be superimposed fungal infection which needs to be treated. Please consult a dermatologist near you to examine the area and treat it accordingly.
Also once this gets better you can start treatment for persistent underarm pigmentation.
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