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I have dark armpits...what should i do for toning my skin?!?
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Dark armpits: Do you also have thick dark areas on your neck and groin ? How much do you weigh ? How tall are you ? You may have a condition called " acanthosis nigricans". It is due to Insulin resistance. It occurs in overweight people.It is a risk factor for diabetes type 2, high blood pressure, heart disease and hardening of the arteries etc etc. Consult a good primary care doctor or a m endocrinologist.
Answered 6/25/2014
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