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Hi! immale and my underarms are thick and very dark since i was a child. it's so embarrasing for men. what can i do?
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Thick : Acanthosis nigricans manifests as dark , velvety thickened skin on the neck and underarms . Lactic acid moisturizers and retin a (tretinoin) cream is sometimes prescribed by a dermatologist. See your physician to properly diagnose and treat.
Answered 10/4/2016
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