What is the issue with my skin on the back side of my body? (Photos)

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It Seems the hair roots on my back and the upper arms are very dark and it looks awkward. I don't have any pain or itching. What is the issue behind this. Can I get rid of this. It makes me feel so bad to remove my shirt. Plz. suggest a remedy.

Mark A. Blair, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question and for including photos.  It is hard to tell exactly what is going on in the photo, but it is possible that your hair follicles are being irritated by your clothing and actually hyperpigmenting in a response.  If you do the process of laser hair reduction, thereby reducing the follicles, there will be far less irritation.  Laser hair reduction is a series of treatments, usually 6-8 treatments done 8 weeks apart in this area.  You do have a darker skin type, so it will be important that you find a facility that has a YAG (1064nm wavelength) that can be used to safely treat darker skin types.  Good Luck!

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