Have underarm skin is blackened certainly uncomfortable, Although it can be covered with clothing, but a darker shade on this section would interfere with performance. In fact, skin darkening armpits can be a sign of certain diseases.
Darkening of skin color can be caused by several things, including sun exposure, scars, and other skin disorders. While at the armpits, there are several common causes that affect the color of his skin, among others:
- Acanthosis nigricans
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology identify acanthosis nigricans as a disorder that is marked by the darkening of skin in the armpits, neck, and fingers. Abnormal skin growth is a result of increased levels of insulin and insulin resistance is usually indicated. Insulin resistance is a major risk of type 2 diabetes.
- Hyperpigmentation
Other skin conditions that are identified by the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, hyperpigmentation is also a cause darkening of skin around the armpits. Generally hyperpigmentation is not just going around the armpit, but also around the groin. Hyperpigmentation is usually harmless and is formed from the excessive production of melanin.
- Skin irritation
Underarm skin irritation caused by friction of the action shaving underarm hair and clothes were rough. Irritation resulting black scars because scars after drying irritation.
- Sweat
According to Health and Beauty Daily Glow, excessive sweating is the most common cause underarm darkening of skin color, especially if you sweat uric acid.
- Dead skin cells
Accumulated dead skin cells causes darker skin color in the armpit. To overcome this, the diligent use scrub to scrape off dead skin.
- Armpit hair
Armpit hair can give the impression of dark underarm skin because hair color is darker than the original color of the skin. Although often shave, hair follicles in the skin which give the impression of dark armpits. So it helps eliminate underarm hair from the root.
