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My underarms are darker than my body colour. i use to wax and proper cleaning but its not working. my face is fair but my hands n back are dull.

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Pigmentation underam: Incresed pigment in folds is not uncommon it can be related to chemicals like deodaronts shaving trauma infections fungal can be due to a state called acanthodians esp family history diabetes rarely due to adrenal insufficiency.

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Answered 9/25/2016

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