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How Do You Whiten Dark Underarms Due to Deodorant Burn?
asked 11 months ago by april1323 in Virginia
Latest answer by Dina D. Strachan, MD
Question viewed 555 times
Tags: under arms, armpit
I have dark underarms after using deodorant that slowly burning your skin as time pass. Any recommendation how to whiten it?
2 answers to How Do You Whiten Dark Underarms Due to Deodorant Burn?
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Treating dark underarms
I would recommend that you see a board-certified dermatologist before you seek treatment. A condition called acanthosis nigricans commonly presents as darkening of the armpit skin. Acanthosis nigricans may be genetic, or associated with obesity, diabetes or other thyroid disease or even cancer. A dermatologist will make a dagnosis and suggest appropriate treatment.
Dina D. Strachan, MD
New York Dermatologist
New York Dermatologist
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Dark skin in armpits
This can be a difficult problem to treat. The best approach would be to see a dermatologist to determine true cause ie genetic predisposition versus external contact with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. There are bleaching creams that may be tried under physician supervision and by prescription.
