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What Causes Black Patches On The Armpit And Legs?

Hi I m 28 yrs Male. I m 89 kgs weight and My height 166 cm. I maintaining my weight between 83 to 87 last 8 yrs. I have black patches in my underarms and legs joints. But no itching problem. how to reduce that black patches. is it symptom for any disease[Thyroid]. If i reduce my weight can i get back my old skin tone..
Thu, 30 Mar 2017
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Its likely that you are suffering from acanthosis nigricans. Its commonly seen in patients with diabetes , thyroid problems specially hypothyroidism , obesity and some gastrointestinal carcinomas. I suggest you should visit your physician and have complete physical examination along with lab tests like CBC, BSR levels , TSH . I suggest you to have regular exercise and diet modifications to loose weight also that will help.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate to ask. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Black Patches On The Armpit And Legs?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Its likely that you are suffering from acanthosis nigricans. Its commonly seen in patients with diabetes , thyroid problems specially hypothyroidism , obesity and some gastrointestinal carcinomas. I suggest you should visit your physician and have complete physical examination along with lab tests like CBC, BSR levels , TSH . I suggest you to have regular exercise and diet modifications to loose weight also that will help. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate to ask. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.