looks like smudged dirt there and i tried washing it off but scrubing it off but it just won't go away... what should i do? i don't even noe what they are... there is alot on my left arm pit and my right arm pit has really little. when i was little, i didn't take good showers so i don't noe if it has anything to do with dirt? and i shave my pits too so does it have to do with shaving? does it have to do with not putting lotion on it? if i put lotion, will it look lighter?
2006-09-17 16:22:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
You need to see a dermatologist I guess cause I have no idea what you are talking about. It isnt old dirt.
2006-09-17 16:25:07 · answer #1 · answered by Amy >'.'< 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an entitiy that exists,
As it is late at night I can't remember the name
But it is the darkening of the skin either at the back of the base of the neck, or in the arm pits
It is associated with diabetes and risk of it.
Ask a dermatologist or your FP about this skin condition.
2006-09-17 16:27:26 · answer #2 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go to your doctor. Don't take this the wrong way but it sounds like a fungal problem. You probably didn't do anything to cause it, but sometimes just changes in weather or in your sweat glands or your stress levels can cause it. They can usually treat it with a tube of ointment.
2006-09-17 16:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by msnatoli 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it may be a skin problem. If it continues to be bothersome, ask your doctor to take a look. At the very least, it will put your mind at ease.
2006-09-17 16:27:27 · answer #4 · answered by 2qt2bhere 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor. I have seen the patches on people when I did massage. One thing for sure, you're not changing color, just some discoloration. Check it out.
2006-09-17 16:31:27 · answer #5 · answered by Dan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋