Should I get laser therapy for dark armpits? (Photos)

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Hi. I am South Asian with caramel skin tone. My groin, elbow, knees, neck, and armpits are very dark. I know I probably have acanthosis nigricans because I am prediabetic. I'm super embarrased about my armpits. I have tried tretinoin 0.025% and I don't see much results. It has also made me very sweaty in my underarms. I want to know if laser therapy will work and how long will it take and are the effects temporary or permanent?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

the only laser thatw ill hep this is aerolase. you need skincare and peels. hormonal optimization should be an option as well as alot of this is due to hormones, internal issues like diabetes if you have it, and rbbing of the area.at home peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (MTS roller with anteage MD ampules weekly from emeragecosmetics.com see eye rolling package for weekly treatment) should be started now.  visit emeragecosmetics.com where we ship medical grade skincare all over the world AND do free virtual skincare consults daily. Proceeds benefit BLM and LGBTQ+ charities/organizations.
There are many things you can do to treat under eye hollows and dark circles. A surgical option to remove skin and/or fat will be the best long term.  However, non invasive less downtime options such as fillers, lasers, microneedling/PRP, cosmelan peels and stem cells can all help give some improvement. I suggest. You get a formal consultation to see what is best for you and your goals.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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