Question 1

how do i get rid of dark spots under my armpits? it's very embarrassing and i don't know what to do

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: We need to find out what they are before we can determine the best way to remove them.

Question 2

i have these 2 oval shaped dark spots that just recently appeared on my armpit. not painful or itchy just unusual. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Visit this site for information regarding a possibility.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acanthosis-nigricans/#:~:text=Acanthosis%20nigricans%20is%20the%20name,be%20checked%20by%20a%20GP.
Wish you good health!

Question 3

how do you get rid of dark spots and acne on armpits?

Accepted Answer

Armpit acne: Hard to treat.  Might be hidradenitis.  See a derm for antibiotcs and a lotion that may help.

Question 4

dark heart shapped spots under my skin near my armpits. first appeared a month ago under one arm and now its under my other arm. idk what it could be?

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Dark spots under arm: Dark skin at your armpits can occur due to shaving, chemical irritation or  ingrown hairs.  People who have diabetes and are obese may have acanthosis nigricans, where pigmentation may occur at the underarms and neck.  If the skin feels and otherwise looks okay, you can watch it for now, but if it continues to spread, a doctor should check it.  Avoid hair removal creams and other harsh chemicals.

Question 5

i have dark brown spots underneath my armpit area, through out the sides of my ribs aswell. i am over weight, and im 28. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Insulin resistance?: Hard to say without seeing it, but i would suspect acanthosis nigricans, which is a darkening and thickening of the skin (which ends up looking "velvety") in the flexural creases, like the underarms, the neck, the popliteal fossa (inner elbow) and the groin. This is a sign of Insulin resistance, which is the mechanism by which overweight people eventually may develop diabetes.

Question 6

i am have dark scaly spots between breast and armpit area i want to know what it is?

Accepted Answer

Assessment: This rash would likely need to be examined and more history obtained  to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible treatment.

Question 7

underarm fungus. dr gave me daktarin, daktacort cream, resolve plus cream+ duracan for a month. 
not fully improvement. im now on lamifen since 9 days and should be on it a month + vavo shampoo & betadine cleanser. still dark armpit and spots. help?

Accepted Answer

: You may need skin scraping to see what it is if not done.  Google dark armpits and see if you can match images.  A picture is worth......   Go to uptodate.com and read more.  Then discuss with your team.

Question 8

ive just recently noticed a dark spot near my armpit. smaller than the size of a quarter. ?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: We can not advice without looking at it.It may be a pigmented benign mole but get it checked by your doctor or a Dermatologist

Question 9

i over waxed my armpits and one still has a bruise or dark spot and it's been a week. they usually disappear in a couple of days. should i just be pat?

Accepted Answer

Bruise: Bruise can take upto 3 weeks to go depending on how much blood is under the skin. Will definitely go away if the immunity is intact.

Question 10

i have a dark brown itchy spot under each armpit and when scratched a lot burns, what is it? what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Rash: It may a superficial fungal infection of the skin, try mycostatin (nystatin) cream, if not better see your physician.

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How do i get rid of dark spots under my armpits? it's very embarrassing and i don't know what to do

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I have these 2 oval shaped dark spots that just recently appeared on my armpit. not painful or itchy just unusual. should i be concerned?

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How do you get rid of dark spots and acne on armpits?

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Dark heart shapped spots under my skin near my armpits. first appeared a month ago under one arm and now its under my other arm. idk what it could be?

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I have dark brown spots underneath my armpit area, through out the sides of my ribs aswell. i am over weight, and im 28. what can it be?

A member asked:

I am have dark scaly spots between breast and armpit area i want to know what it is?

A member asked:

Underarm fungus. dr gave me daktarin, daktacort cream, resolve plus cream+ duracan for a month. not fully improvement. im now on lamifen since 9 days and should be on it a month + vavo shampoo & betadine cleanser. still dark armpit and spots. help?

A member asked:

Ive just recently noticed a dark spot near my armpit. smaller than the size of a quarter. ?

A member asked:

I over waxed my armpits and one still has a bruise or dark spot and it's been a week. they usually disappear in a couple of days. should i just be pat?

A member asked:

I have a dark brown itchy spot under each armpit and when scratched a lot burns, what is it? what do i do?

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