Why Are My Armpits Dark?

Darkening armpits can be triggered by hormonal disorders, improper shaving, or Acanthosis nigricans

Acanthosis nigricans

Acanthosis nigricans is a medical sign characterised by brown-to-black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmentation of the skin. It is usually found in body folds, such as the posterior and lateral folds of the neck, the armpits, groin, navel, forehead and other areas.

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. Professor and Interim Chair of Dermatology, Dr. Adam Friedman explains that deodorant or certain medications can also cause armpit darkening.

Why do armpits get dark?

Causes of dark underarms

chemical irritants in deodorants and antiperspirants. irritation and abrasion caused by shaving. the accumulation of dead skin cells due to infrequent exfoliation. friction caused by tight clothes.

How do I get rid of dark armpits?

Found in almost every household, baking soda is the best thing to lighten underarms. All you need to do is mix baking soda with water to make a thick paste. Now, apply this paste to scrub your underarms twice a week and scrub the underarms. After you are done scrubbing, just wash the mixture off and pat dry the area.