Dark Underarm: Causes And Treatment At Home

 I noticed my armpit turned dark after using a particular roll on. I dint realize it on time that it is the roll-on that was responsible for it. Thanks to some steps I took to lighten it and I will be glad to help somebody out there facing the same challenge.

With dark underarm, its embarrassing to wear a sleeveless cloth, you cant wear tube and cloth design that exposes your armpit as a lot of people see it as poor hygiene, as if you don't bath. Some people can embarrass you to the extent that they ask you if you wash your armpit regularly.

Causes Of Dark Underarm

Dark armpit is caused by a lot of unexpected factors. These include:

• Regular shaving- waxing, tweezing and plucking of armpit hair encourages a lighter armpit, it makes them invisible to the eyes and it even encourages proper ventilation. Shaving cut the hair short and thus shows up as dark stains. Sometimes, while using razor blade, you can accidentally have a cut and may lead to itches as well.
• Hyper-pigmentation- dead cells underarm are responsible for hyper-pigmentation of the armpit which is more visible as a dark one.
• Excessive sweating- People that sweat profusely are prone to having dark armpit.
• Regular use of deodorants that are alcohol based-  the use of alcohol-based roll-on, antiperspirants and perfumes cause dark armpit mainly because its alcoholic content causes irritation and reaction to the armpit.
• Hormonal changes- People on oral contraceptives have the  tendency to have a dark armpit as it affects area with folds like the armpit. Oral contraceptives causes hormonal changes in women. Pregnant  women produce high melanin which can be responsible for dark armpit, nose, lips and even skin.
• Bacterial infection- corynebacterium minutissimum causes dark red patches underarm and it may itch.
• People on certain medications- cholesterol medications that contain nicotinic acid causes dark armpit.
• Diseased condition- overweight people who have more of glandular disorder are prone to having dark armpit e.g insulin disorder. This is medically called Acanthosis nigricans. This is common to both sex.
• Tight clothing that does not encourage ventilation can also be a factor
• Genetic factor
• High use of shaving cream
• High exposure to ultraviolet rays increases melanin production and thus darkens the armpit.

  Dark Underarm Treatment At Home

Naturals things around us which seems cheap and easy to get can be use to recover from dark underarm and get a bright clean underarms. These include
1. Lemon- the strong lightening power of lemon cannot be overemphasis. Apply lemon juice using cotton wool to your underarms 10minutes before bath. Consistent use of this offers a promise of lighter armpit. To avoid too dry armpit, you can apply moisturizer

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2. Baking soda- put a teaspoon of baking soda in a bowl and introduce few drops of water. Allow it to stop foaming. Then apply to your armpit some minutes before bath.
3.Cucumber- This can  be used in 2 ways. Firstly, you can have like 2 slices of cucumber underarm when you are about to sleep at night. Secondly, you can scrub your armpit with cucumber juice some minutes before bath.

4. Milk or yoghurt - milk and yoghurt have minerals and vitamins that can lighten armpit. It softens the skin. Mix a teaspoon of yoghurt or milk with a teaspoon of honey and apply for 30minutes, then wash with cold water. Do this everyday until you get your required result.

5. Potato- The mild acidity of potato makes it a powerful bleaching agent. Grate some pieces of potato and apply it underarm. Allow it to dry for about 25-30minutes and rinse with water. Do this daily till you get your desired result.

6. Vinegar- Mix vinegar with rice flour .After a warm water shower , Apply the mixture underarm. Allow it to dry for like 30minutes. Gently rinse it with cold water.
7. Orange peel- Sundry orange peels and grind to powder. Mix the powder with water or milk. Apply underarm and allow to dry for about 30 minutes. Rinse with water