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What causes dark underarms?
What causes dark underarms?
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Underarm hyperpigmentation is a problem that plagues many, and if you're like me, you have probably conducted several searches for "quick fix" remedies on the internet with little to no success.

To find out what can be done to diminish the appearance of dark marks in the armpits, we turned to renowned skin specialist Dr Alek Nikolic for advice. But before we get to the treatment of hyperpigmentation, we first have to address the cause.

There are a number of reasons why you could be experiencing the darkening of the armpit.

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