Most common causes of dark underarms:
- Prolonged sun exposure.
- Trauma due to hair removal from shaving or waxes that irritate the skin.
- Transpiration, humidity, and constant friction in the area.
- Some deodorants, perfumes, and other chemicals can generate inflammatory reactions in the armpits with residual dark pigmentation.
- There may be an individual propensity for increased melanin (skin pigment) production in some parts of the body, such as the armpits.
- If you have dark spots in the neck, folds, and joints in addition to the armpits, you should be evaluated by a physician to rule out related metabolic disorders.
What to do to improve dark underarms?
- You should exfoliate once a week.
- It would be best if you regularly change your razor and when shaving, do not shave dry; remember always to use shaving foam.
- Use SPF equal or higher than 30; you should apply 20 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every 2 hours.
- The use of acid-based compounds for depigmentation is strong and irritating for this area and should be done under dermatological prescription.
- Be careful when trying homemade routines with citrus or homemade mixtures such as lemon since when in contact with the sun, these types of substances can intensify the stains.
- Definitive hair removal is the most recommended option, eliminating a high percentage of hair, improving the appearance of the underarm skin and its color, with good results in all phototypes (light and dark skins).
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About the Author:
Dr. Angelica Parra is a Licensed Medical Doctor from Venezuela and is currently taking a Master’s degree in Dermatology. She specialized in Aesthetic Medicine and completed Advanced Training in Non-surgical Facial Rejuvenation in Miami, Florida. She has specialized in applying Botox, dermal fillers, skin tightening treatments, and since then, she has worked on cruise ships as an Aesthetic Doctor.
