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25 weeks pigmentation
I am 25 weeks 2 days pregnant. I noticed my armpits have got black and dark, and I'm fair skinned. What is the cause of this. Will it go away
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There is excessive deposition of Melanin during pregnancy. It is seen on the abdominal wall, on the breast, especially around areola and on the genital organs.
It is seen less frequently in other parts of the body.
It may become less prominent after delivery but it doesn't disappear altogether.
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Dr. Parru Singh
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