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I have dark skin in my underarms. is there an otc cream to fix this or do i have to go to a dr? one dr. perscriped vytone but it didn't work...help?
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Could be acanthosis: Dark skin in the armpits could be acanthosis nigricans. This may be isolated or could be associated with hormonal or other internal abnormalities. See a doctor (perhaps an endocrinologist) for this. Treatment depends on the underlying cause.
Answered 9/22/2016
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