Some of the causes of Dark underarms are unfavorable
reactions to deodorant, excess use of
hair-removing creams, dead skin cells. Others are excess sweating,
friction caused by clothing or shaving. Its medical causes include but not
limited to:
· Acanthosis
nigricans- causes dark streaks along the armpits, neck, groin and other areas. Resultant
effect o high insulin levels associated with obesity, pre-diabetes and type II
diabetes.
· Hyperpigmentation-
excessive production of melanin.
Treatment can be achieved by prevention e.g
preference of waxing over shaving/hair removal creams. And use of non
alcoholic/ less irritant deodorants. Selected medical treatment are
· Skin
lightening - glycolic acid gel.
· Medicinal
deodorants using chemical peels { alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs)}. Peels off the
outermost layer of the affected skin to reveal the brighter one underneath.
· Of
course Laser therapy and dermabrasion procedures; this process peels off the
damaged outer layer of the skin. Which is only natural because ordinarily
humans do shed their skin in a way, though it varies among individuals.
Along with medical
treatment are extra home remedies that one can indulge in:
· Potato
– a natural bleaching agent, regular scrubbing is very effective.
· Mashed
apple – Apple contain high quantities of AHAs beneficial to kill the germs and
lighten the underlaying skin color. Apply them to the affected underarm site.
· Lemon
– lighten and exfoliates dead underarm skin cells.
· Cucumber
slices – rub them and leave it on for sometimes for it to soak into the deeper
layers of the skin.
· Coconut
oil - Contains Vitamin E, also helps in skin lightening.
· Additional
remedies ingredients are baking soda, vinegar, yoghurt etc.
I hope this short piece
of mine has been of great help. And that is all around anatomy as it can get.
