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What Causes Dark Spots In The Armpit?

Posted on Wed, 3 May 2017

Question: I have small dark spots in my Armpits, they showed up a month or two ago. They don't itch or hurt, neither has grown in size or are hairy. What can it be?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (31 minutes later)

Here is the picture

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be post inflammatory hyperpigmentation

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached and it seems to be post inflammatory hyperpigmentation to some unnoticed folliculitis or acneform eruption in the past.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply depigmenting cream containing kojic acid on the dark spots twice daily for 6-8 weeks.
This should resolve them.
This cream could be a prescription drug and you need to see the doctor in person to get it.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy