Causes of Dark Armpits | Dermatologist Tips

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  • Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
  • Dark armpits can have many different causes. There's no straightforward answer.
    The axilla skin is at baseline more sensitive area. Applying products with AHAs, niacinamide, retinol...often can induce more irritation, exacerbating underlying hyperpigmentation
    Best treatment is to properly address the underlying cause.
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Комментарии • 109

  • @kirskiell1432
    @kirskiell1432 2 года назад +624

    This is much informational and helpful than those "instant whitening lemon baking soda hacks blabla" that isn't addresing the actual cause and risks causing more problem instead

  • @sady1139
    @sady1139 Год назад +82

    Facts! Cause for example if you have dermatitis neglecta or razor burn or build up, not shaving and gentle exfoliants will fix it but then if you acanthosis nigricans then exfoliants will further irritate it!

  • @christinarivera7785
    @christinarivera7785 10 месяцев назад +6

    Cold pressed coconut oil baking soda leave it on there for about 45 minutes before you take a shower wipe off with the soap or body wash and it comes right off

    • @swishylady6651
      @swishylady6651 3 месяца назад

      I did this but it's becoming more dark

    • @Leslie-te4ke
      @Leslie-te4ke 2 месяца назад +1

      @@swishylady6651oh no don’t do it anymore!

  • @minicrazyblox2338
    @minicrazyblox2338 Год назад +28

    This can also be caused by type 2 diabetes

  • @JJ305JJ
    @JJ305JJ 9 месяцев назад +4

    Just watched a video where another MD mentioned that could be a sign of a pre-diabetic condition alongside skin tags an other velvety skin conditions (like the dark pits in this short…)

  • @dianacruze1825
    @dianacruze1825 Год назад +84

    Hey love how u get straight to the point ..can u pls suggest effective serum for dark circles caused by stress n DRUGSTORE EFFECTIVE VITAMIN C LOV U DOC

  • @Exceptionaleurasian
    @Exceptionaleurasian 2 месяца назад

    Waxing the hairs on the armpits will help and allowing air to flow to those regions. I appreciate your honesty.

  • @KattReen
    @KattReen 2 года назад +135

    Some deodorants/antiperspirants can cause a bit of discoloration too(usually the ones that contain aluminum salts). Not necessarily the case ofc, but I think this one is pretty easy to rule out lol

    • @sumlem
      @sumlem 2 года назад +12

      What's wild is that my body loves aluminum, which is what works in antiperspirant, but baking soda in natural aluminum free deodorants caused dark armpits for me. I began to lighten up once I switched to a fragrance free gel aluminum antiperspirant

    • @sady1139
      @sady1139 Год назад +3

      Yes! One I see that people have common issues with is lavender. I’ve been using aluminum free deodorant for years and I recently bought a new lavender scented one but then noticed my underarms were getting a bit darker and just irritated and it was like there was a buildup of cells or whatever and exfoliating slightly helped but then I saw someone online say they had a bad experience with with lavender deodorant so I switched to a different one (from the same brand though, so same exact deodorant just not lavender), and it literally cleared up and went back to normal in a week! The one I use is still scented but if you don’t know your sensitivities then unscented is probably the safest bet!

    • @sady1139
      @sady1139 Год назад

      @@sumlem yes!

    • @moonlight__h3676
      @moonlight__h3676 Год назад +1

      But the annoying thing is, I've already found the deodorant that works for me that has aluminum in it. So I'm probably not gonna go testing different natural deodorants. Especially I think the cause for my discoloration is shaving? Since I haven't applied deodorant in a while. I'll still stick to shaving but doing the lemon method to lighten it

  • @farizhady3995
    @farizhady3995 10 месяцев назад +2

    thats good explanations, but how about give a good way to treat the most common one: acatosis nigricans

  • @debbieoverbey7731
    @debbieoverbey7731 Год назад +20

    My armpits and nipples got very dark during my first pregnancy and stayed dark long after my 4th pregnancy. I'm guessing that was due to hormones.??

  • @hotspot5285
    @hotspot5285 Год назад +181

    *"Yeah, dermatologists never give a good response, nor the treatment."*

    • @MsJonessss
      @MsJonessss 6 месяцев назад +16

      Exactly just take your money and waste time

  • @lakshmi1976
    @lakshmi1976 Год назад +29

    I have this dark armpit since I was a kid and still now I have I need remedy for it

    • @sia4330
      @sia4330 Год назад +12

      if u have since kid i guess it is Acanthosis nigricans(AN). This means your body cannot regulate insulin properly hence not getting nutrients. This comes from genes. One way is to correct your lifestyle, eat nutritious meal reduce suger and other form of it . sleep on time. second is show to your skin doctor if its local dermatologist they will give you some creme to apply which usually doesnt work but instead ask them the reason and how to correct this condition because if you don't correct insulin stuff darkness may come back.
      I have shown this to many local dermatologist but none of them really told me the reason until I visited cosmetologist and they ask me to reduce weight and have proper healthy food.

    • @merilannjohn
      @merilannjohn 6 месяцев назад

      @sia4330 After the visit to your Cosmetologist, has the condition become better or is it still same dear? Asking to see if it’s possible to actually get rid of it completely.

  • @soniaguerra2312
    @soniaguerra2312 Год назад +3

    When I use the cheap toxic deodorant. My armpits look normal, but when I use more natural deodorant, it leaves a dark patch.

  • @nebula5025
    @nebula5025 Год назад +29

    My armpits get dark from too much friction when I shave, and so the best way to treat that is to keep my pit hair long 💫 and shave for special occasions.

  • @susantysk6008
    @susantysk6008 2 года назад +9

    Good information

  • @KTKaute
    @KTKaute Год назад +3

    It's weird cos when I was younger my armpits were dark but now they're not. The only difference is now I don't go out much and I never wear anything that would show my armpits so I don't shave anymore unless I have to. Must have been a shaving thing for me

    • @wiwwyistic2265
      @wiwwyistic2265 11 месяцев назад

      Yes I believe shaving might cause it considering the deodorant fully touches the bare skin but I’m not sure

    • @Happygirlalwaysnomatter
      @Happygirlalwaysnomatter 2 месяца назад +1

      You are allergic to nickel from razors but a special one it might help try it and shave with that and see if it helps

  • @Spidey_Loves_Mm2
    @Spidey_Loves_Mm2 Год назад +3

    I also have a dark armpits, and they’re also really Rashi it’s disgusting and that’s the One of my biggest insecurities when I go to the beach or to the pool when I take off my shirt I feel uncomfortable doing it because I know people can see my armpits

    • @757Princess
      @757Princess 6 месяцев назад

      I am too 😢 I’m dark but my underarms are darker and I put Joban makeup concealer deodorant on them. It does wonder but I can’t wear light colored clothing

  • @mquijada66
    @mquijada66 10 месяцев назад

    Correct.thanks doc

  • @thepinayexplorer1991
    @thepinayexplorer1991 Месяц назад

    My armpits get worse before when i tried those products that recommended by my friends, i used alot of products instead of a life changing it become a life threatening coz its burning, have rashes and painful. I immediately stop, and never try again. I thinks it depends on our skin type some of us become okay and some get worse😒😒😒

  • @LiveLaughLovePurple
    @LiveLaughLovePurple Год назад +3

    Mine looks like the first picture, would I need to go see a doctor about that?

    • @deepikasharma775
      @deepikasharma775 Год назад +1

      Mine also

    • @user-gm5bk3ir9x
      @user-gm5bk3ir9x Год назад +1

      Mine also turned black after getting ajob of maid in Arabic countries it's ashame because l take baths well it's scary to have it guys

  • @lizfrancis6202
    @lizfrancis6202 Год назад +7

    Or it can be your deodorant causing irritation.

  • @aimen447
    @aimen447 4 дня назад

    And now I have very dark armpits due to use of sprays 😢😢

  • @PlanetPup-
    @PlanetPup- Год назад

    it an also be type 1 diabetes my family has a history with that

  • @ajnasആണ്
    @ajnasആണ് 2 месяца назад

    Hey mam acanthosis nigricans will remove automatically after weight loss

  • @nivie4753
    @nivie4753 10 месяцев назад

    What if it's greenish in color, my friend is also acidic and still don't know why his underarm is green, not smelly and no other issues

  • @adasanabria7022
    @adasanabria7022 Год назад +3

    How can I treat hyperpigmentation in bikini line?

  • @blackzetsu6093
    @blackzetsu6093 Год назад +1

    Can we see your armpit doctor? For educational purpose only

  • @haytch7934
    @haytch7934 Год назад

    Insulin resistance

  • @user-kh5oj1hj7q
    @user-kh5oj1hj7q 10 месяцев назад

    My armpits are green mix some green soap not my skin stinks

  • @wildcatslife686
    @wildcatslife686 Год назад

    Add lemon

  • @avneemehta4890
    @avneemehta4890 Год назад

    I don't get it...some says we should wax that area..some says we should not do razor for that....then what we should do?

  • @riverselive_kdmz_8458
    @riverselive_kdmz_8458 6 месяцев назад

    Man i have never did wax in my whole life because its painful and scary to me, so i shave armpits. Can u please or can anybody pls say any tips for how to make your armorts wider and not smelly like??

  • @Leslie-te4ke
    @Leslie-te4ke 2 месяца назад

    Can someone help me I ruined my skin by applying glycolic acid in my knees elbows and bikini area my skin used to be light but I decided to apply it. I put it on at night and right away the area I put it on darkened😔 idk what to do but im very insecure now and i wish i found something or anything to help. Im 15 years old aswell

  • @rymrym2984
    @rymrym2984 Год назад +9

    How to treat dark intimate area?

    • @m0m065
      @m0m065 Год назад +1

      Ew lol

    • @modusvivendii
      @modusvivendii Год назад +33

      Grow up mono, what are you 5

    • @m0m065
      @m0m065 Год назад +1

      @@modusvivendii I bet you’re just being mean bc your intimate areas are darker than the dark side of the moon

    • @m0m065
      @m0m065 Год назад

      @@modusvivendii its spelled moMO you dumdum

    • @user-bd4rs2ec1k
      @user-bd4rs2ec1k Год назад +24

      @@m0m065 don’t shame others.

  • @bidrohichannel3296
    @bidrohichannel3296 Год назад +1

    Please prescribe this this disease medicine

  • @HaDoOoShSmile
    @HaDoOoShSmile Год назад

    *I didn't have dark armpits but then i started waxing a year ago and now that area is dark and embarrassing...does waxing darkens the skin or just mine !*

  • @burpyduck5044
    @burpyduck5044 2 года назад +1

    Ohh what if u just get some redness around the armpit "crack " of u will. And im.lighter skim so its surprising!! Asf

  • @KinkyCurlyAmber
    @KinkyCurlyAmber 2 года назад +4

    Been using a natural deodorant for about few weeks, maybe close to a month and havent looked under my arms for a while, it felt weird one day and now i have black armpits and it feels scaly. Do i just let it revert back to normal or do i need to put some kind of ointment on them?

    • @m0m065
      @m0m065 Год назад

      You need to go to the emergency room ASAP

    • @leonebiceps5618
      @leonebiceps5618 Год назад +1

      use apple oil

  • @monikamannu1558
    @monikamannu1558 4 месяца назад

    Then why the inner thighs gets dark??

  • @buttonman8552
    @buttonman8552 Год назад

    Is obesity the cause as well ?

  • @ammaar1929
    @ammaar1929 3 месяца назад +1

    Orrr type 2 diebites

  • @maydieway1895
    @maydieway1895 2 года назад +5

    This is Soo underrated

    • @user-wg3lu6zs1v
      @user-wg3lu6zs1v 2 года назад

      Clearly ur guardian didnt teach u about keeping ur trashy opinion to ur self. 🤔

  • @user-zo8wk7ot9n
    @user-zo8wk7ot9n Год назад

    I lightening my armpit in short time i am dark skin my whole life i had dark ampit anyway i only have one problem hair follicle area i wanna something make it less visible

  • @mahsaulo4828
    @mahsaulo4828 2 года назад

    Please explain how to rid of boils

  • @zss.1589
    @zss.1589 26 дней назад

    I hate it makes me feel embarrassed n dirty

  • @tanniasusanjoy5779
    @tanniasusanjoy5779 Год назад

    Is it dangerous to use bleach on underarms

    • @skyln3496
      @skyln3496 Год назад +1

      of course it is bleach isn't meant to be on your skin

  • @user-pz6md3li3j
    @user-pz6md3li3j 2 года назад +4

    I do not have a voice can write?

  • @sylphidstriker6909
    @sylphidstriker6909 11 месяцев назад

    Skin lighteners exist

  • @DiamondSplendid-yy7dg
    @DiamondSplendid-yy7dg 8 месяцев назад

    "Their are many causes of dark underarms"
    Me: "In other words, we don't KNow"

  • @vishalboodhoo2720
    @vishalboodhoo2720 Год назад

    But how do we remove?

    • @Exceptionaleurasian
      @Exceptionaleurasian 2 месяца назад

      Waxing the hairs on your armpits will help and allowing air to flow to those regions.

  • @nikkirodriguez8207
    @nikkirodriguez8207 Год назад +1

    Ph balance has everything to do with it. You are what you eat. Plain and simple.

    • @divinedriven1693
      @divinedriven1693 Год назад +1

      Hell no ph balance has nothing to do with color

  • @ayva9665
    @ayva9665 Год назад

    Uhm I can wipe mine off??? Help

  • @2S1_Y2
    @2S1_Y2 10 месяцев назад

    I thought i just had armpit fat 💀

  • @ImCOOL439
    @ImCOOL439 Год назад

    It can also mean you have diabetes

  • @tayaabadnan
    @tayaabadnan 3 месяца назад

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @robertfullone9032
    @robertfullone9032 11 месяцев назад

    Yes... they need money.

  • @realmadridworld1688
    @realmadridworld1688 Год назад

    Dr. Jenny Liu, do you wanna go out with me?

  • @pisstest_taster1681
    @pisstest_taster1681 9 месяцев назад

    Moisture your arm pits

  • @youhaveaGodregardlesscreature
    @youhaveaGodregardlesscreature Год назад

    Being musty

  • @noshqanoellemariano9574
    @noshqanoellemariano9574 Год назад

    You said so much yet none of those actually helped

  • @011StObsessedSwiftieandLivie
    @011StObsessedSwiftieandLivie 5 месяцев назад

    dark armpits is a sign of diabetes.

  • @nanikore8420
    @nanikore8420 4 месяца назад

    I dont have money to see dermatologist lol

  • @BekahMarie11
    @BekahMarie11 2 года назад +6

    I always thought it was because ppl didn’t clean themselves good

    • @Brbrbrbbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbbbb
      @Brbrbrbbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbbbb 2 года назад +1

      Same ngl

    • @sumlem
      @sumlem 2 года назад +119

      That's a bias you have to work on. Skin conditions, blemishes, dark spots, acne, etc aren't signs of poor hygiene and that doesn't mean that a person is "lazy" or "less than". Our skin is the largest organ, which means that sometimes it reacts or acts in ways beyond someone's control.

    • @JusticeForChuuu
      @JusticeForChuuu 2 года назад +29

      ppl say the same thing about acne with not washing their face, moral of the story is to stop making such ignorant assumptions bc you never know the whole story ❤️

  • @connietalbot8758
    @connietalbot8758 Год назад +2

    add diabetes

  • @NaesochiIkegwuoha-tr8fl
    @NaesochiIkegwuoha-tr8fl 10 месяцев назад

    OK, now English.

  • @LiamHall-fu6sc
    @LiamHall-fu6sc Год назад

    69 comments 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹

  • @sowierd6590
    @sowierd6590 2 года назад +3

    Once you go black you can never go back

  • @pkc3168
    @pkc3168 6 месяцев назад

    Disliked