i have black armpits, my skin is lighter than my armpits, and its not because they're dirty, im very clean. i want to wear sleevless shirts, but its too embarassing, what can i do?
2006-09-04 18:57:58 · 14 answers · asked by fana l 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
But you're a Muslim. Shouldn't you be covering?
2006-09-04 19:28:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
Okay, if it's just the armpits, then it may be that you need to exfoliate, although shaving usually does it on it's own.
If you have darkness on your knuckles, joints, (like knees and elbows) skin texture that's different (rougher) in these areas, you may have a hormone imbalance called Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome. It causes dark spots like you describe and other symptoms like hair on your head falling out, and hair growing where it shouldn't. Like your face and breasts. The disease is caused by an over production of testosterone, and too little estrogen and progesterone. See your gynecologist or endocrinologist if this seems like you.
Otherwise, try the lemon juice! :)
p.s.
PCOS causes an over-production of insulin (from having too much testosterone), which kicks up your sugar levels. You crave it too. It's what causes your skin to change color and texture.
2006-09-04 19:03:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That comes from shaving the area too much. You may want to consider waxing. Also your doctor could probably prescribe you some hydroquinine cream that can lighten the area gradually if it really bothers you, but you cannot shave the area when treating it. Have you considered that it may all be in your head. Im sure no one will really look at your pits that hard unless you are going as the Statute of Liberty for halloween.
2006-09-04 19:03:13 · answer #3 · answered by girlsaiyan1979 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had the same problem, and I began to use Dove Deodarant...it lightened my armpits and I was very impressed!
2006-09-04 19:14:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i know what you mean. and even though you shave completely its still dark. if its the little hairs that are causing the dark color under your skin try getting some kind of safe hair removal system that dissolves the hairs deep in your skin...that way it may show up less visable...try it. good luck
2006-09-04 19:01:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem & mine is from a yeast allergy (candiasis). The more sugar I eat the darker mine are.
2006-09-04 19:00:40 · answer #6 · answered by Michelle *The Truth Hurts 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
try lemon juice. apply it on your armpit. no dilutions just the pure juice.
2006-09-04 18:59:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Date guys that like your dark armpits.
2006-09-04 18:59:53 · answer #8 · answered by Cattlemanbob 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Try body makeup.
2006-09-04 18:59:58 · answer #9 · answered by medevilqueen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turn the light on
2006-09-04 22:28:53 · answer #10 · answered by Pauline 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
look into a mirror, look into your eyes, say I love you.....
stop looking at yourself in judgment. be grateful you can see, walk, talk, eat, drink and be merry. love is a beautiful thing, got to come from within..
2006-09-04 19:02:30 · answer #11 · answered by sllyjo 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋