What Causes Dark Spots In The Armpit?

Posted on Sat, 8 Apr 2017

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Question : I have small dark spots in my Armpits, they showed up a month or two ago. They don't itch or hurt, neither has grown in size or are hairy. What can it be?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (31 minutes later)

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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be post inflammatory hyperpigmentation

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached and it seems to be post inflammatory hyperpigmentation to some unnoticed folliculitis or acneform eruption in the past.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply depigmenting cream containing kojic acid on the dark spots twice daily for 6-8 weeks.
This should resolve them.
This cream could be a prescription drug and you need to see the doctor in person to get it.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy