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| FrankMartin09
- Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:59 pm |
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Here's my problems or should I say problems. My first and major concern is the darkening of my underarms, lower abdomen and inner thighs. It could be a possibility of Acanthosis but, I am unsure as two GP's have told me it was a fungal infection and presicribed ointments which did nothing. I am a 25yr old Hispanic male, I am 6' and 225lbs. it could be possible that the discoloration is gentetic because my brother suffers with the same underarm problem as I do and he has always maintained a healthy lifestyle. This is very embarassing for me and has HUGE impact on my selfesteem.
My other concerns aren't as problematic however, I would like to know it there are any treatments available for a few of the following:
Acne scaring on arm
(very tiny scars from what appeared to be white heads? A dermi. told me that my soap was clogging my pores and that was the reason for this)
Acne scaring of back, shoulders and buttock.
Of course home treatment would be ideal and comfortable however I'm open to suggestions.
The 1st condition is a very embarassing problem
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| Dr.M.jagesh kamath
- Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:39 am |
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 Hello,Pigmentation of groin area, axilla,and neck with a velvetty skin are features of acanthosis nigricans.In your case it is more likely post inflammatory after a fungal infection.You have some obesity too which can result in pigmentation and need to be controlled.Many a times reduction of body weight leads to improvement in pigmentation.Aloe vera creme is a home remedy and best applied after a patch test.A course of bcomplex oral with vitC does good.The acne scars may be removed by retinoic acid creme prescribed by your doctor.Best wishes.
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