dark inner thighs

[nine123]

HI
I am 28-Year-Old Married women; my question is how I can lighten me dark underarm and inner thighs. There are 6 times darker than my other part of body. This concerns me a lot. I have it since age of 11. My Brother and DAD has dark underarm and neck .We do not have diabetes. Nor my periods are irregular .Can you please suggest what disease is this. I have done all scrubbing, used bleach, waxed but nothing is helping. I am not overweight.
Both the underarm and inner thighs look horribly dirty.
I never went to Doctor because I ashamed of this problem.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Hydroquinone is commonly used for hyperpigmentation but it is not without side effects. So follow up with your doctor. If it still persists then you can go in for laser treatment, Chemical peeling or microdermabrasion. Avoid picking, harsh scrubbing, and abrasive treatments unless prescribed by a dermatologist during this period.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[nine123]

hi ,

As per your advise  I visited the dermatologist , she confirmed that it does not  seems to be  not acanthosis nigricans.
and have hyperpimentation .so she has given me hydroquinone 4% for my inner thighs . but she did not gave any thing for my armpit . if you can suggest me some over the counter cream for that . I have not seeing any diffrence since its only 6 days

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it can be due to hyperpigmentation skin or acanthosis nigricans. It presents as symmetrical, hyperpigmented, velvety plaques mostly in the folds of skin. It is not itchy and is characterized by hyperpigmentation. My sincere advice is to consult a dermatologist. Biopsy skin may be done to confirm the diagnosis.

I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.