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Reply 1

could be that or just a skin discoloration- do u go tanning??

Reply 2

Nope, no fake tanning.

Reply 3

The only thing I can find on google when I took a look is that skin rubbing against skin can sometimes cause this, so if you dont wear very tight clothes that keep the skin of your arms from your sides , I guess it could be that :confused: tight clothes are less hygenic tho, so I dont think you are doing anything wrong...

Reply 4

Yea i looked on google too, and some mentioned the deodorant? Is it worth going to the doctors?

Reply 5

vitiligo perhaps?

Reply 6

nope that's loss of skin colour.

Reply 7

it might be worth going for your own peace of mind, worry can cause stress :smile:
but I really doubt it's anything too dangerous :-)

Reply 8

I mread in a magazine about something that it might be (but I can't remember what it was!) and apparently that is harmless but hereditory. So if your mum has it it's probably nothing to worry about

Reply 9

I have eczma under my arms, I don't know what it's from. But try changing deodorant. My underarms are kinda discoloured too.

Reply 10

Why dnt u try a different hair removal method!?

Reply 11

Interesting ideas. thanks guys

Reply 12

I had that once, and it turned out to be a fungal infection, which was easy to clear up with an ointment.