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Have Dark Patches Under The Arms. Had A Laser Hair Removal Treatment Earlier. What To Do?

I am 35years married women, just had a baby 1.5 years ago. On laser hair removal treatment. first, i have recently notices very dark spots under my arms that are small and looks like a burning skin but itchy? Itchy eczema on my arms as well. I haven't had these symptoms before??
Secondly, i want to ask about dark spots on my back sholders just noticed had a lot, i have also some painful once which i know about. Is anything relate to my health regarding this?
posted on Sun, 19 May 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query,

Dark spot in the armpit can be lichen planus pigmentosus.

It is an autoimmune disorder,

It is not something to worry much,

There wont be any effect on your health, apart from itch.

Topical steroids can be helpful.

please meet a dermatologist.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.

http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you good health.

Thank you
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Have Dark Patches Under The Arms. Had A Laser Hair Removal Treatment Earlier. What To Do?

Hello, Thanks for the query, Dark spot in the armpit can be lichen planus pigmentosus. It is an autoimmune disorder, It is not something to worry much, There wont be any effect on your health, apart from itch. Topical steroids can be helpful. please meet a dermatologist. Let me know if you have any other doubts. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you good health. Thank you