Treating and Preventing Dark Armpits, Thighs, Neck, and Arms | Dr. Jenny Liu

Dermatologist Dr. Jenny Liu explains the common cause of dark body parts, Acanthosis Nigricans, and shares the causes, treatments, and ways to prevent it.

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00:00 Intro
00:25 What is Acanthosis Nigricans?
04:47 Topical Treatments and Products At-Home
10:28 In-Office Treatments

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[mistercmt]

Starts at 5:17 for what to use… 6:39 for the products to buy.

[Scj]

Does anyone else notice how black/melanated skin conditions always take a back seat in the medical science world? Like all the conditions we suffer from don’t have viable cures or solutions. Like keloids. Like how lasers are optimized for every skin type but our’s. Like how the FDA doesn’t makes brands test sunscreen on black people. Like how the Fitzpatrick scale is skewed in favor of paler people.

[kleo]

I cut out carbs and see some improvements in my neck but I don’t believe it will ever be 100% cleared up. Even when I did sports in high school my neck was still very dark. So believe it when she says prevention is more helpful than treatment. I use Kojic soap, Alpha arbutin and CeraVe cream for rough and bumpy skin. My neck feels a lot smoother but overall I feel better with myself because I know I’ve at least been eating healthy! Love yourself always ❤

[p_acd]

I've had this skin since I was 8 or 9 years old, honestly it made my puberty so painful and now I'm 20 and still can't stop being self-conscious. But after cutting down on starch and using some moisturizer the skin has improved a bit but the dark patches still don't go away completely

[ndround]

THABK U SO MUCH for making this video! I suffer from this under my arms. So embarrassing because I don’t want ppl to think I’m unclean!

[carebearr]

Thanks so much for making this video, I felt like this topic is not covered enough. It was helpful to note that this condition and it’s treatment is about thinning the layer of the skin and about decreasing insulin resistant factors … definitely going to get checked out

[cheapnchic]

Tretinoin is what really helped me. Made sure I was off for a week, ie spring break, and that it was winter (or that you have a good working A/C) so I didn’t sweat. Knowing tretinoin is chemical peeling, and would burn my skin especially as it peels. And in spots, ie armpits, where you sweat a lot.So I stayed I did the tretinoin chemical peel, I stayed indoors the whole week during the peeling period.But after that?Voila!No more dark spots.

[PettyvilleTownhall]

Even after taking with my Dr I had no support. My type 2 diabetes is controlled more but the darkness is still there. I'm going to try this thank you.

[shazmahussain]

I have had it on my neck since my childhood but as i grown it showed up on my underarms and inner thighs, now it's spreading on my corners of mouth, this condition made my life rough as everyone made fun of me and said i wasn't clean. Even now it's my biggest insecurity. I wear full sleeves clothes now, imma try reducing my weight now, i have shed some weight while growing up and my dark neck is kind of less dark now so i guess that will help. Also i will be using the products she recommended

[joshsantiago]

Omg your skin is AMAZING. I trust you.

[sharalmariafernandes]

Thanku so much now I have confidance that it is due to my pcod but not my own fault.
People always pointed my neck and arms and I always felt very insecure about it.
I went into depression for two years and was very ashamed to talk about it . Due to this video I got confidence and spoke to my mother .
Am still under treatment although I have no diabetes which I am glad but not going to hide myself because of insecurity .
Thanku so much 💜

[tippi]

Thank you for such an informative, kind and compassionate explanation of this condition ⭐️

[yanwang]

I think Adapalene works pretty well, it helps with ingrown hairs too.

[zymeenachavis]

Guys it’s your diet!! I’m 170lbs and much healthier than when I was 130lbs and pre-diabetic. You need to eat well balanced meals. Not just pizza for the day, fast food, etc. once I changed what I ate my inner thighs lightened all the way up. My armpits got lighter as well. I used to have insulin deposit under my arm…I haven’t gotten it back in over a decade. Also Strength training helps as well. Products can lighten the dark areas but it will not go away unless you make a change.

[ISTHIStheKRUSTYKRABx]

growing up i hated myself, i was insecure, i didnt care to take care of myself and now i regret it. i was bullied. i have no friends. i felt useless. im trying so hard to take care of myself but everything has built up pver time and now it feels like its too much to handle. i wanna give up lol.

[ALLVINTAROT]

The diabetic line affecting skin topic, blow my mind. Thank you for the information❤

[queofques]

In short terms …lots of sugar scrubs, healthy diet to balance hormones. Mine started due to my pregnancies caused lot of hyperpigmentation.

[isimhemheoboh]

I actually had this. I used shea butter for a month & it cleared all up. I don’t know if it was this particular illness but i had the darkening my neck, inner elbow, under my boobs. I live in Nigeria so I have access to organic shea butter.

[viascott]

I love how detailed you are, thank you😊😊

[jessiejones]

Thanks for sharing these helpful tips on preventing and treating dark areas! I've personally found that incorporating DermalMD Intimate Lightening Cream into my skincare routine has significantly improved the appearance of my dark intimate areas. It's easy to apply and has helped boost my confidence. Highly recommend giving it a try!