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What Causes Darker Skin Between Thighs?
The skin on my upper inner thighs - groin area and folds peels, like dirt the scales of skin can be rolled. The skin first went dark and is now peeling when it is dry and it rubs off like dirt wen moistened. The skin underneath is paler and white and darker skin in the thigh area. Skin thickening can be seen in the joint area. I also have dandruff. Kindly help
Fri, 27 May 2016
Darker skin between the thigh may suggest the possibility of intertrigo which occurs as a result of prolonged apposition of surfaces.The other possibility is acanthosis Nigricans which occurs in people with diabetes, obesity or insulin resistence. Regards.
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