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Why are my armpits so dark? is that something i should be worried about? have been really dark for years
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Might be hormonal: Having armpits a little darker than the rest of the body is ok. Having them a lot darker can be acanthosis nigracans, which can be related to diabetes or other hormonal imbalances. A person can be evaluated by her primary care doctor or an endocrinologist (hormone specialist) to see if there is a disorder, or if the coloring is ok to have.
Answered 12/9/2013
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