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Dark underarms: Top causes and remedies

Dark underarms are a common problem that many women face. Many fair-skinned women too have dark underarms which make them self-conscious of their appearance when wearing sleeveless tops and raising th

By: Admin   | | Updated: July 22, 2014 6:05 pm
Tags: Beauty problems  Coconut oil  Dark underarms  Dark underarms solution  Fungal infection  Home remedies for dark underarms  Lemon  Potato  

dark underarmsDark underarms are a common problem that many women face. Many fair-skinned women too have dark underarms which make them self-conscious of their appearance when wearing sleeveless tops and raising their arms. People claim that rubbing lemon juice, potatoes and cucumbers (due to their bleaching effect), coconut oil massages (due to their vitamin E content) have helped lighten the skin on their underarms. However, these remedies may not work for everyone as the cause of dark underarms varies from person to person.Dr Kiran Dr Kiran Lohia, a dermatologist lists out a few of them: Also Read - 6 miraculous home remedies to lighten dark underarms

Cause #1: Lots of friction will always cause undue darkening. And sweat or wetness in the area increases friction, worsening its effect. Also Read - Do you scratch your crotch in public? Overcome embarrassing jock itch with our easy home remedies



Remedy #1: Try and keep the area dry by bathing regularly. Only wear clean, fresh clothes and use deodorants. To help eradicate the darkness, look for products containing alpha-hydroxy acids or topical retinoids (Vitamin A derivatives).  Also Read - People with this skin type should avoid using coconut oil on their face

Cause #2: Fungal infections are common in areas such as the underarms. These infections often show up as a darkening with a mild itch as well.

Remedy #2: Visit a dermatologist who can prescribe the correct treatments for you.

Cause #3: Many people have a genetic predisposition towards diabetes that can show up on the skin as a condition known as acanthosis nigricans. In acanthosis nigricans, you get a velvety dark pigmentation on the back of the neck and often in the underarms. This signal lets doctors know that you need to be really careful and avoid high-glycemic and high sugar foods to prevent diabetes.

Remedy #3: To treat this, we often recommend alpha-hydroxy acids or topical retinoids. Chemical peels and laser therapy can also be effective. 

Read more about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of diabetes.

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Published : March 25, 2013 2:10 pm | Updated:July 22, 2014 6:05 pm
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