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My armpits turned black! this has never happened, but it's only on my left armpit. someone told me it could be onset diabetes?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Black armpit: Are you overweight too? This sounds like a condition called acanthosis nigricans and it is a harbinger of type 2 diabetes. See your doctor .

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 7/4/2015

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A member asked:

My armpits turned black! this has never happened, but it's only on my left armpit. someone told me it could be onset diabetes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Dr Saghafi agreed

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