ive been shaving my armpits for a few years now and i noticed the skin underneath is darker than the rest of my skin color?? anyone know how to get rid of it or to make it more lighter??
2007-10-22 10:19:56 · 11 answers · asked by andres momma<3 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
try this! hope it helps.
http://www.beautyden.com/lemoncucumberextract.shtml
2007-10-22 10:30:03 · answer #1 · answered by Samii 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is called acanthosis nigricans. It happens mostly to overweight or obese individuals, and especially to dark-skinned ones.
Try this: It will burn and itch, but you'll be see the stuff that comes off your armpit if you scratch and then see under your fingernails when you're taking a shower.
mix about a tablespoon of baking soda with some lemon to get a paste. It should not be too watery. Apply to underarms and leave overnight. Do this about three nights in a row.
You should start to get results in a week. Your skin will turn a little tough and it will start to flake. You can then exfolliate the dead dark skin.
2007-10-22 18:05:38 · answer #2 · answered by tk_tembo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you a darked skinned person? umm you could try not tanning under the arms. maybe some skin loation will make you skin lighter.. but if you where my girl id probly not even cared if you shaved or not..but my eyes behold buity every where so i cant help it :P
maybe i sould not be answering this as i really have no idea on howto help you so for taking up your time reading this ill give you a star! ooya baby!
2007-10-22 17:24:27 · answer #3 · answered by Sam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know you want more info but the dermatologist would be the best solution since it would be safe to use any products under them or you could just try online solutions to dark armpits .A main reason for the darkness of armpits is deoderant and could also be connected to shaving as well.
2007-10-22 17:33:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a dermitologist (skin doctor) for a recommendation of a specialist who does skin procedures. Or you could call a place that does tattoo removal if they can help you. But this stuff isn't cheap.
2007-10-22 17:25:13 · answer #5 · answered by Joe from WI 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a friend who had this problem in high school. If you use deodorant, try switching to a different one.
Note: deodorants with aluminum zirconium may be linked to memory problems later in life.
2007-10-22 17:41:50 · answer #6 · answered by fawdown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The puma stone answer was a good start, follow that with a good lotion. It helps, but it may take a little while.
2007-10-22 17:28:40 · answer #7 · answered by fly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exfoliate with a loofah or a face scrub. I know it sounds wierd but it works!!
2007-10-22 17:27:33 · answer #8 · answered by cheergirl_3000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scrub them with pumice soap.
2007-10-22 17:23:09 · answer #9 · answered by poppapimplepimpin 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you cant it happens to some girls or not... same with my cuz
2007-10-22 17:23:07 · answer #10 · answered by dalizp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋