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How Do You Whiten Dark Underarms Due to Deodorant Burn?

I have dark underarms after using deodorant that slowly burning your skin as time pass. Any recommendation how to whiten it?

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Treating dark underarms

December 20th, 2011
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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
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Dark skin in armpits

July 3rd, 2011
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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.

Steven Hacker, MD

Steven Hacker, MD
West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 4 reviews

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