DermDiva Dr. Heidi Waldorf has some suggestions: go to a dermatologist; shave using a moisturizing cream or oil and a fresh razor; reduce inflammation and more.
Do you have any recommendations for underarm darkening/hyperpigmentation? My bloodwork is fine and my dermatologist isn’t concerned, as the discoloration seems to be from friction coupled with hormonal changes .
But I’d like my underarms not to be so blotchy and dark. The internet rabbit hole has been dug and it’s deep. WebMD says rub your pits with lemon slices. That seems painful for those of us who shave. If I can rub lemons on my pits, could I treat them with a gentle exfoliating serum? There are also claims that an unintentional but welcome effect of deodorants is an evening out of skin texture and color. My galaxy brain is concerned that my switch years ago to a supposedly gentler, natural shaving cream — Dr. Bronner’s shave soap, a disconcertingly brown, slimy-thin concoction — has dyed the skin around my armpits . Also, post-hysterectomy, my sweating is out of control. And I’ve had issues with yeast — in my underarms! — which was a new one for me, ugh.First of all, have a dermatologist look at your exact condition. And if you have, “your dermatologist likely checked labs to rule out conditions associated with acanthosis nigricans ,” she said. “AN is characterized by velvety-brown and thickened skin in the folds of the neck, underarms, and groin, and can be associated with diabetes, Cushing’s syndrome, thyroid disease, and, rarely, cancer. A more common condition is thickening and darkening of the skin due to friction and irritation. It’s seen more frequently in those with darker skin but can also be seen in Caucasians.Your lemon instinct is correct, said Waldorf. That’s a hard NO! However, using an antiperspirant containing moisturizing ingredients can indeed help reduce discoloration. She recommendsand a fresh razor,” said Waldorf. “Avoid waxing to reduce aggravating the inflammation that’s causing the pigmentation. If you still have irritation, you could consider laser hair removal. Three to five treatments can reduce hair permanently by 70 to 90 percent.” Waldorf continues: “The pigment can diminish over time as inflammation decreases. So, the first thing to do is reduce inflammation. As the situation improves, topicals may help further. Options include a moisturizer or serum containing niacinamide, soy, and polyhydroxy acids. Other useful ingredients: tranexamic acid, bakuchiol, and cysteamine.” But be judicious, because any products applied to a skin-on-skin fold will have increased absorption and, therefore, can cause more irritation. Avoid irritating treatments like physical exfoliation and high-concentration retinoids, hydroquinone, and acids.that doesn’t strip the skin. Don’t scrub! Moisturize — even in and around the creases — with a hydrating but light product like Yeast likes warm, moist places. When it’s in skin-on-skin creases like the groin, underarms, and under the breasts, it’s called intertrigo, said Waldorf. Although anyone can get it, it’s most common when folds are deep. A topical steroid, anti-fungal, or anti-bacterial cream may help .“Applying a ‘clinical strength’ antiperspirant before bed controls sweat better than just using a standard product in the morning,” Waldorf said. Look at products fromIf a topical antiperspirant isn’t sufficient, ask your dermatologist about noninvasive in-office procedures. Botox injections can reduce sweating for three to six months. Another in-office procedure calledis a three-minute application of a sweat-control patch to the underarms, which can reduce sweat for three to four months.I hope we’ve pulled you out of your rabbit hole, dear Reader, and into the light, where your choice of viable options is clear.Madame Clairevoyant: Horoscopes for the Week of August 25–31Alix Earle Is ‘Deeply Sorry’ for Using Racial SlursIs Ben Affleck Hanging Out With a Kennedy?“He should always open the door for you and compliment you in all aspects, not when you’re just looking good in a little short dress.”Taylor Swift Threw a Birthday Bash for Blake LivelyWhy Ilona Maher Wears Lipstick While Playing Rugby “Why can’t I wear it and feel pretty on the field?” she says. “It’s not like it’s gonna stop me from tackling hard.” Plus, other rules she lives by.“Black, brown, Indigenous women, young women, unmarried women, LGBTQ women. We want them to put their names on the ballot.”*Sorry, there was a problem signing you up.
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