Anyone else have this?

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Registered: 08-20-2003
Anyone else have this?
2
Mon, 11-28-2005 - 10:48pm
you know when the skin on some bigger people is brownish between their legs from sweat and stuff. well i was wondering how do u get rid of it. i exfoliate regularily and have gotten rid of most of it but there are just two smaller patches i can't seem to get rid of. any help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
heather
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Registered: 11-28-2005
Mon, 11-28-2005 - 11:04pm
Hello. I was told by my doctor that that is caused by the sugars in our body that creates this. Now there was a name for this that I don't remember but I had that but now since Im losing weight, it's almost gone. Usually overweight people gets this and it can be found in different areas of the body. I had it more around my neck and underarms. sorry I don't have a more helpful answer to give but this is the most I can say.
Tyson
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Registered: 08-14-2005
Tue, 11-29-2005 - 1:11pm
My dr told me that the brownish pigment discoloration patches on overweight people's legs is caused by the extra pounds which break down capillaries ( small blood vessels ). That become discolored patches on the legs. So iam not sure if you can get rid of the discoloration completely with your plan. If you notice other over weight people legs they all seem to have the same problem. Hope this information helps.