i need serious help
my armpits have red bumps on them (they look almost like pimples) and now they are purple and look like bruises
i put lotion & vaseline on every day and the redness is gone but the marks it left is keeping me from wearing tank tops
what should i do? (besides going to a dermatologtist) please help. thanks
2006-06-29 08:48:53 · 13 answers · asked by label_hore 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It sounds like shaving rash. If you shave regulary or have used a blunt blade, it could be that. (always use plenty of soap, or a prefererred shaving product- lathered up well, with a sharp, new blade & rince well with clean warm water).
I can't help thinking the vaseline etc. would make it worse, maybe give them some air? It could be a rash caused by sweat, which vaseline would make worse by keeping the heat in.
Another suggestion is - have you used anything under your arms that you could be allergic too? as it may be an allergic reaction to a deoderant you have used, or even a new washing powder for your clothes.
Hope the advice helps, and it clears up soon. x
2006-06-29 08:57:59 · answer #1 · answered by Stakka_boo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be from shaving. If you are not already using shaving cream do so. You may also want to try a different deodorant which may not interact so badly after you shave. Dove is a brand that is supposed to work well. Also try to limit shaving every day, and just do it on the days that you are wearing a tank top.
2006-06-29 08:55:25 · answer #2 · answered by geojen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's heat rash... try shaving more and wearing open tank tops to get air. try some bag balm honestly it's the best for any type of rash or skin condition. Good luck.. you should notice a differance in 1 or 2 days at most maybe that day. I am serious..
2006-06-29 08:54:51 · answer #3 · answered by mcalano77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a pretty harmless condition, probably due to the fact of not properly drying under the armpits after each shower. It sounds like a rash. If you think about the warmth present in the armpit area, because this area doesnt get alot of air, due to the arms being closed most of the time. If you expose any part of your body that doesnt get alot of air without carefull y drying it, alot of dermatological conditions can arise
2006-06-29 08:55:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tell you to get Certain Dri. You will never sweat from your underarms. Eliminates all odor. Has no smell. Has no residue so it does not stain your clothes at all. You put it on at night. Go to sleep. Wake up and take a shower. The residue of the deoderant is gone, but you don't sweat or smell at all for a couple of days. And when I say you don't sweat or smell I mean it. I go to the gym and my shirt gets soaked except for under the arms. That is how well it works.
2016-03-26 22:08:14 · answer #5 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you're allergic to something you are using. Trying using nothing until they go away. Then re-introduce things one at a time. But use things without scent. This should help - but if this doesn't work - GO and see a DR.
2006-06-29 08:52:10 · answer #6 · answered by cheryl16k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be clogged hair folicles from shaving. I would stop using lotion/vaseline.
2006-06-29 08:52:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop using products. You could be allergic to any type of product you are using on them.
2006-06-29 08:51:25 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you allergic to your deodorant? Try a different brand.
Do you have razor burn? Try a different razor, new blade perhaps.
2006-06-29 08:52:35 · answer #9 · answered by Tact is highly overrated 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all try to figure out what broke you so u wont use it again. find something for scars (scars, co co butter, shea butter) or call ur local pharmacy
2006-06-29 08:53:32 · answer #10 · answered by baltimore_queene 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋