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Dark armpits?

Asked by amandapaanda 5 months ago, 3 answers.

why are my friends armpits dark? I dont get it. she shaves like she should. maybe its cause shes dark skinnned?
hmm, I don't know. but id really like to help her get rid of it. she wont wear tank tops casue of it. is there anyway she can get rid of it?

Answered by uberdrastic67 on Jun 23, 2009, 07:24PM
41 answers

Does she have dark hair? Maybe its the hair follicles(sp?).

Answered by ty on Jun 23, 2009, 07:29PM
10116 answers

It could be a couple of things, these are things I've come across...

Friction due to tight blouses and tops that brush against the skin,
Excessive sweating
Infections due to improper washing of underarms,
Shaving
Dead skin buildup,
Chemicals
alcohol
strong fragrance in deodorants.
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Dark-underarms.html

There's also a condition called PCOS that is often accompanied by insulin resistance which causes dark patches... Does she have irregular periods by any chance?

Answered by m_e_medley on Jun 23, 2009, 09:31PM
6 answers

I don't know answer, but I wish I did, because I have the same problem. It doesn't always bother me, but sometimes it does, because at times it looks like my armpits need to be shaved, even though I just did it.

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