Dark underarms or armpits are a condition of the skin under the arms that becomes dark. It becomes a major concern to fair skin people as dark armpits are more visible on fair skin than on dark skin.
The causes for dark underarms are:
• Improper cleaning
• Sweating
• Friction due to different types of clothes
• Dead skin cells
• Use of shaving products
• Deodorants containing alcohol
The symptoms of dark underarms are
• Sweating
• Itching
• Dark skin along the area of armpits
• Bad odor
Pregnancy, hormonal changes, age and genes all play an important role in decolonization of the armpits and cause a lot of embarrassment. The home remedies for dark underarms are those recommended and suggested by experts. This helps you to get rid of the problem easily by following the remedies regularly. Some of them are listed below:
Home Remedies for Dark Underarms using lemon and sandal
• Lemon is effective because it removes the dead cells from the skin and makes it look lighter. Rub a slice of lemon on the area to lighten the area.
• Use sandalwood powder and mix it with rosewater to make a paste and apply a thick coat of the paste under the arms. This cleanses all the dirt of the skin and lightens the area.
Home Remedies for Dark Underarms using cucumber and scrubs
• Take a little of the cucumber extract juice and mix it with turmeric. Lime juice is added to enhance the mixture and prevent the skin darkening of the underarms. This mixture is applied and kept for half an hour which is than washed off gradually.
• Home scrubs can be prepared by using peel of dry oranges. Powder this and add yogurt to it. Mix this properly and apply on the darkening area. This is one of the by far the best home remedy for dark under...
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...d for a month will show a valid result. The skin under the arms becomes visibly lighter.
• Take a teaspoon of gram flour and add a pinch of turmeric and a teaspoon of sandalwood powder. To this add some limejuice and water to make a paste. Apply on the area and wash it off after twenty minutes.
• Anti- fungal powder is better alternates than anti-perspirants that may contain harmful chemicals to darken the skin.
Home Remedies for Dark Underarms using juice
• Lemon juice can be combined with another fruit juice like white grape juice or apple juice that can help in lightening the dark skin. The fruit juice contains high levels of alpha-hydroxy that increase the rates to promote a healthy skin growth.
Most of the above home remedies are recommended by skin experts. You can consult your doctor and try any of these remedies which are cheap and effective.
There are also very effective, liquid bath additives available which may be more convenient to use.
This paste has been put on face and neck for 20 minutes, and then washes with cold water:
Fig Stem Sap. Squeeze a cut stem end until you see milky sap. Apply the sap to your skin tag or mole once a day.
... include: • Avoiding the use of harsh chemicals • Using a non-soap cleanser when taking baths and showers • Gently patting the skin with a dry, soft towel • Applying moisturizer while skin is damp, to lock in moisture • Reducing the level of daily stress • Avoiding scratchy materials and tight-fitting clothing • Avoiding excess heat • Keeping the house well ventilated • Regularly changing bed linen • Resisting the urge to scratch the skin For many individuals, antihistamine drugs or creams containing corticosteroids, may be useful in helping to soothe the irritation. For the more severe cases the doctor may prescribe other medications to be taken internally, and in the event of infection may prescribe antibiotics to kill the bacteria. Ultraviolet light therapy (phototherapy) may also prove useful in helping to clear up the condition in persons with severe cases.
Vitamin E oil is effective and should be used to rub the skin. This reduces the irritation and also heals the skin. The marks and scars fade away by using the oil.
Clean the area of blisters with alcohol and using sterile needle, pierce the blister slowly. After draining it use anti biotic cream and cover the area. For a small blister you can use an adhesive bandage or a gauze pad for a larger one.
Limejuice is used to make a paste of sandalwood that can be applied on the skin rash.
Rycroft R., Robertson S., Wakelin S. (2010). Dermatology : A Colour Handbook. London, GBR: CRC Press
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