Skin Issue - For Many Years I Have Been Noticing Dark Dirty Skin

Skin issue

Asked for Female, 20 Years

For many years I have been noticing dark dirty skin underarms, at the back of my neck and elbows I wash it daily but no use

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Dr. Prateek Sondhi

Dermatologist 16 yrs exp Delhi

This seems to be acanthosis nigricans. It needs to be medically treated. Also you need to lose weight and start exercising

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Please see a dermatologist

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Skin issue. I wash it daily but no use!

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