Dark Underarms

Why Do They Occur?

1)Underarms are naturally prone for pigmentation due to-
● A weaker skin barrier
● Incomplete skin shedding
● A larger number of hair follicles, sweat and sebaceous glands
2)Extrinsic factors such as:
● Damage from waxing, shaving and plucking
● Sensitivity to deodorants and perfumes
● More friction, especially in overweight and obese people
● Background skin tone (People with darker skin tend to have more pigmented skin folds)
3)Pre-existing medical conditions:
● Certain medications
● Hormonal disturbances
● Skin conditions like lichen planus, etc

How Can You Treat It?

Use gentler anti-perspirants (you may want to skip them if the irritation is severe) Moisturise
Reconsider waxing and shaving (Laser hair removal is much more gentle on your delicate underarm skin)
Treat underlying causes
Start eating right and exercising everyday

Consult our dermatologist for pigment control creams
Certain procedures which reduce pigmentation like chemical peels or Nd:YAG lasers

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