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

June 30, 2020
Asked By:Sbr8109 in Tarzana, CA

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?

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Answer: Vbeam can help reduce redness pigmentation. Combine with luminase and exfolase after the shower.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Vbeam can help reduce redness pigmentation. Combine with luminase and exfolase after the shower.

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July 5, 2020

Answer: Dark Circles/Eye Bags/Wrinkles -- Fillers Belotero, Volbella; Fraxel/Halo; Microneedle; emeragecosmetics.com ENLIGHTEN/AERIFY

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 5, 2020

Answer: Dark Circles/Eye Bags/Wrinkles -- Fillers Belotero, Volbella; Fraxel/Halo; Microneedle; emeragecosmetics.com ENLIGHTEN/AERIFY

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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