Discoloration in the armpits can be quite distressful and embarrassing, especially in the summertime when it's time to bring out the sleeveless tops. It has nothing to do with cleanliness or hair, which makes it even more frustrating. And although it's not a severe medical condition, if you're super self-conscious like me, I know that it will worry and bother the heck out of you until you can fix it.
What causes it in the first place? There's no one right answer, but to name a possible few:
-Deodorant. Maybe it's not right for you and you should consider switching.
-Shaving. Tiny hairs, that stubble you can't shave off, might make your underarms look darker.
-Bacteria. You might have a skin infection that causes darkness.
-Acanthosis nigricans. A skin condition that causes hyperpigmentation.
-Hormones/pregnancy. Changes in your body may cause discoloration.
Maybe you can actually treat it by changing your diet, or deodorant, or hair removal method. Maybe you need to visit a doctor to determine the fundamental cause. If you find that your case is not so serious, yet not so simple, you may want to consider laser toning at your skin clinic.
Laser toning?
I've written a post about this just a couple of days ago, but this treatment applies to darkened areas as well as pigmentation on the face. (Body skin, facial skin, it's all the same skin!)
Without damaging surrounding skin cells, laser toning can target and remove specific melanin cells, the cause of pigmentation. The treatment is painless with no downtime and pretty good results. Here are some before and after photos:
Normally, to achieve these effects, about 10 weekly sessions are required. So it is best to receive treatment in the country you live in - in our case, Korea!
Another treatment that can help with the darkening, when combined with laser toning, is called Aladdin Peel. Click on the link to learn more, but essentially Aladdin Peel is an exfoliating program that removes dead skin cells and leaves you with fresh new skin.
If you find that home remedies you searched for online just don't work for you, the answer might actually be a lot simpler than you thought. Laser toning is a safe and effective way to lighten your underarms, bikini line, elbows, you name it!
Contact us for a consultation today if this applies to you. ;-)
What causes it in the first place? There's no one right answer, but to name a possible few:
-Deodorant. Maybe it's not right for you and you should consider switching.
-Shaving. Tiny hairs, that stubble you can't shave off, might make your underarms look darker.
-Bacteria. You might have a skin infection that causes darkness.
-Acanthosis nigricans. A skin condition that causes hyperpigmentation.
-Hormones/pregnancy. Changes in your body may cause discoloration.
Maybe you can actually treat it by changing your diet, or deodorant, or hair removal method. Maybe you need to visit a doctor to determine the fundamental cause. If you find that your case is not so serious, yet not so simple, you may want to consider laser toning at your skin clinic.
Laser toning?
I've written a post about this just a couple of days ago, but this treatment applies to darkened areas as well as pigmentation on the face. (Body skin, facial skin, it's all the same skin!)
Without damaging surrounding skin cells, laser toning can target and remove specific melanin cells, the cause of pigmentation. The treatment is painless with no downtime and pretty good results. Here are some before and after photos:
Normally, to achieve these effects, about 10 weekly sessions are required. So it is best to receive treatment in the country you live in - in our case, Korea!
Another treatment that can help with the darkening, when combined with laser toning, is called Aladdin Peel. Click on the link to learn more, but essentially Aladdin Peel is an exfoliating program that removes dead skin cells and leaves you with fresh new skin.
If you find that home remedies you searched for online just don't work for you, the answer might actually be a lot simpler than you thought. Laser toning is a safe and effective way to lighten your underarms, bikini line, elbows, you name it!
Contact us for a consultation today if this applies to you. ;-)
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