Dark Growing brown Spots under arms

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I have these dark brown spots under my arms I don't know what they are or what caused them, they are completely flat and do not hurt I have smaller ones appearing under my other armimage

what are they and should I get checked?

thank you.

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  • Posted

    Looks like discoid eczema or ring worm.

    • Posted

      I don't think that's what it is, those are mostly red, itchy and the pigmentation is not equally distributed throughout the affected area, mine don't itch, are medium-dark brown in color and the pigmentation is equally distributed.

  • Posted

    I went to dermatologist and it turned out to be Tinea Versicolor i was prescribed an anti fungal cream and shampoo and they are slowly fading away

    thanks anyone who helped.

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