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I've had dark armpits all my life. 35 weeks pregnant now. have noticed they are getting darker. what can i do. i cant even wear sleevlesss tops. pls help.

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Melasma: It's normal in pregnancy for your skin to darken in places from the effects of the pregnancy hormones, called melasma. Avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen, and it should fade back to your usual skin color after pregnancy.

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Answered 1/5/2019

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