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I have bra strap marks on my shoulders and it gets darker around the armpit side.can it be removed by a skin specialist?

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Yes: These lesions may be lightened with prescription medications or treated with certain lasers. You should see a dermatologist to get properly diagnosed and then treated.

Answered 11/8/2012

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