I've recently noticed some brown spots appearing in my underarms. At first, there were about 12, and they weren't causing any issues like itching or irritation. But now there are 34, and it's got me really concerned. My dad experienced something similar, and it ended up spreading throughout the entire underarm area. I'm really worried about this and would love to know the possible causes and how I can prevent it from getting worse. Could you help me understand what's going on?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

MBBS
1+ Yrs

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That could be P versicolor you have to maintain personal hygiene and special care towards the affected area,visit your dermatologist for appropriate treatment.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really worried about my sister's skin. She's got a naturally dusky tone, but her job in sales means she's out in the field a lot, and it's made her skin even darker. I think it's because of increased melanin from all that sun exposure. Can you recommend any remedies to reduce the tanning and help get her skin back to its original color?

kindly consult dermatologist.

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I'm 17 and dealing with some major hair fall issues. It's got me a bit worried. I've already seen a doctor, and they suggested some oil and ayurvedic medicine. I'm just wondering if there's anything else I could be doing to help stop it. Is there something specific I should look out for or any other advice you might have?

visit dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management

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Ive been trying to get glowing skin, and I'm really curious about how to achieve it. Is it actually possible to make my skin glow, or is that just a myth? Any advice you could share would be great!

There can be several causes why your skin would turn dark or you may get pigmentation. Sun tan, overweight, pigmentation disorders like acanthosis nigricans or melasma, nutritional deficiency etc are some conditions. Unless someone examines you, we cannot know the cause. Unless we find out the cause it is difficult and pointless to treat.

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