How to get rid of dark underarms naturally

How to get rid of dark underarms naturally

Your underarms should be the same tone as your skin. However, the skin occasionally darkens. Many women are embarrassed because of the darker colour of their underarms. Darkening is often caused by a skin condition known as acanthosis nigricans (AN). It causes epidermis to thicken and darken in body folds. According to a 2014 study published in the Indian Dermatology Online Journal, up to 74% of individuals encounter dark armpits at some point in their lives, and the risk factor increases with age, weight, and race.

According to Dr. Rachel Nazarian, a dermatologist in New York, this is usually just an inconvenience rather than a medical problem. It is important to remember that this condition is generally harmless and can even be hereditary.

Usually, a combination of factors indicates that something more serious is going on. Regardless, it’s best to consult a doctor if you notice any sudden changes in your body before self-treating, even if your underarms are changing colours.

Continue reading to know how to treat your dark underarm naturally.

Why do armpits get dark?

1. Your deodorant could be negatively affecting you.

Some deodorants can cause skin irritation. Rather than causing a rash as it would in other parts of the body, you may develop darker skin. You’re more likely to get discoloration than a rash in that area due to “the ease with which a body fold like the armpit can become irritated,” according to Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD in an email to Romper. People with darker skin should be especially aware of this problem: “The darker [one’s] skin type, the easier it is for even mild irritation to leave discoloration in its wake,” Friedman continues. This darkening as a result of irritation is known as post-inflammatory pigment alteration, and it is extremely common. This darkening as a result of irritation is known as post-inflammatory pigment alteration, and it is extremely common. According to the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, the condition affects 45 million people.

2. You could be suffering from a hormonal imbalance:

Melasma is skin discoloration caused by a hormonal imbalance, and it “occurs when the melanocytes (which are cells that cause skin pigmentation) are stimulated by abnormal levels of progesterone and oestrogen,” according to Livestrong, resulting in increased pigmentation in various parts of your body.

Melasma is most common in pregnant women or those using hormonal birth control, so if you notice sudden discoloration when starting a new pill or when you have a baby on the way, melasma is most likely the cause.

But you’ll need to see a doctor to be certain

3. You could be experiencing a medication’s adverse reactions:

Many medications, according to Friedman, are known to cause darker underarms, “including nicotinic acid, insulin, pituitary extract, systemic corticosteroids, and diethylstilbestrol.”

The good news is that medication-induced discoloration is unlikely to be harmful: a dark underarm is only dangerous “if it is associated with an underlying and untreated medical problem.

However, it is still best to consult a professional to ensure that your medication is the source of your symptoms.

Other causes include:

1. Friction caused by tight clothes.
2. Hyperpigmentation, such as an increase in melanin.
3. Acanthosis nigricans, a skin pigmentation disorder linked to diabetes, obesity, and hormonal imbalances
4. There are other skin disorders that can cause darkening, such as Fox-Fordyce disease. Addison’s disease, which can occur when an adrenal gland is damaged.
5. Smoking, which contributes to hyper pigmentation.

Risk factors:

• Having a close family member suffering from the condition
• Possessing a darker skin.
• Being overweight
• Having diabetes, or insulin resistance.
• Too much shaving or scraping under the arms.
• Having a hormonal disorder.
• Taking specific medications.
• Having stomach, liver, or colon cancer

How to get rid of dark underarms naturally

• Prepare a flour, honey, and tomato juice pack. If you prefer this, you can substitute beet or carrot juice for the tomato juice. Apply the pack for 15 minutes and then rinse with water. You can tell the difference after just one use. Flour exfoliates the skin and removes dead skin cells. Honey is an excellent moisturiser that keeps the skin smooth. Tomato juice has a natural bleaching effect. Beetroot juice contains vitamins and other properties that significantly whiten the underarms after just one application. As a natural bleaching cream, combine turmeric, baking soda, and honey.

• Make turmeric, baking soda, and honey bleaching cream. Apply it to your dark underarms for 15-20 minutes before washing them. The best part about this cream is that it can be in the refrigerator for 15-20 days and used for an extended period of time. Turmeric has antiseptic properties as well as the ability to lighten the skin. Baking soda is primarily responsible for whitening, but avoids using it on your face as it may cause harm. Honey is a moisturiser.

• Massage with grated potatoes Massage with potatoes to lighten the underarms without causing irritation. The potato’s slightly acidic nature makes it a gentle bleaching agent. Peel and grate the potato. Apply the juice to your dark underarms and leave it on for 30 minutes. You can also leave it overnight if you want.

•  Combine lemon and baking soda Lemon is an excellent natural cleanser that also lightens the skin tone. Aside from lightening the skin tone, baking soda is an excellent scrub. This is an excellent remedy that should be used twice a week for quick results. Mix together a tablespoon of lemon juice and half a tablespoon of baking soda.

The alternative medical treatment of dark underarms

1. Creams or lotions containing ingredients such as hydroquinone, tretinoin (retinoic acid), and retinoic acid.
2. Creams or lotions containing ingredients such as hydroquinone, tretinoin (retinoic acid), and retinoic acid.
3. To thoroughly cleanse the skin, use dermabrasion or microdermabrasion.
4. Laser therapy for pigment removal.

Potential risk of Medical treatments

Skin-lightening creams may cause the following side effects:

• Swelling and redness (skin irritation and inflammation).
• Itchy and flaky skin a burning or stinging sensation.
• Skin darkening or lightening skin thinning skin visible blood vessels in the skin scarring kidney, liver, or nerve damage.
• Birth defects in a newborn (if used during pregnancy).

Prevention

1. Replace your antiperspirant or deodorant. Look for a different brand.
2. Put down the razor. Instead, try waxing or laser hair removal.
3. Exfoliate your skin.
4. Wear comfortable clothing.
5. If you smoke, try to quit.