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Darkened skin that looks like bruises on both sides in groin area, along the bikini line. i often wear tight pants and sometimes synthetic underwear.

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Details matter: You left out too much. The darker your skin,and the more friction or pressure, the more you will have darker pigmentation.

Dr Alagappan agreed

Answered 3/20/2019

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A member asked:

Darkened skin that looks like bruises on both sides in groin area, along the bikini line. i often wear tight pants and sometimes synthetic underwear.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Alagappan agreed

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