According to a study by the Indian Dermatology online center, 74% of people suffer from a dark underarm at some point in their life, and that risk factor increases depending on their age, weight, and race.  Dark underarms are quite a common concern, mostly in females. Having dark underarms isn’t anything to worry about, but they tend to look bad and make you feel conscious when wearing sleeveless clothes. Gradually, you may stop wearing your favorite sleeveless outfits just because of fear of your dark underarms grabbing people’s eyes. However, you can get rid of the darkness and wear such outfits freely by doing our underarm whitening treatment. 

At CNF in Bengaluru, our doctor will check the level and reasons behind the darkness in your underarms and suggest the right whitening treatment. Once you get the right treatment, you get brighter underarms, which gives you the confidence to wear outfits exposing your underarms.

The Importance of Underarms Skin Care

Underarms may not always be exposed when you wear clothes covering them, however they demand equal care like other body parts. Underarms are tender, which stay hot and sweaty most of the time. Thus, bacteria accumulate in the underarms and cause unpleasant odors. The body part experiences a lot of friction when you wear tight outfits. As your underarms go through difficulties every day, you should care for them properly.

 People can see your underarms whenever you wear sleeveless outfits. To prevent showing dark underarms at times, you should take proper care of them. Plus regular care of underarms eliminates the requirement of any whitening treatment and saves you money.

Causes of Underarm Darkening

Here are the key causes of dark underarms: 

Multiplication of Pigment Cells

Your skin may get dark when the pigment cells in your skin multiply quickly. Repeated
waxing or shaving to remove hair can excessively increase pigment cell production. 

Insulin Resistance

Most people with dark underarms are insulin resistant, which means their bodies are less
sensitive to insulin effects. Insulin resistance can gradually cause Type 2 diabetes.

Hormonal Imbalance

If you are suffering from hormonal imbalance, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and
an underactive thyroid, you are likely to have dark underarms. 

Genetics

You may have dark underarms only because of genetics. If your previous generations had
dark underarms, you may also have them. 

Cancer 

Cancer, the deadly disease, can also darken your underarms. A cancerous tumor in your
liver, stomach, or other internal organs may cause Malignant Acanthosis Nigrican which
makes your underarms dark.

Obesity

Obese people tend to have dark underarms and other body parts. So, if you are overweight,
your underarms may be dark because of that reason. 
Medications
Certain medications, such as corticosteroids, birth control pills, and high-dose niacin, may
cause dark underarms.

Professional Treatments For Underarm Whitening At CNF,
Bengaluru

At CNF, you can do these underarm whitening treatments for the desired results:

Laser Therapy

Laser is one the best underarm rejuvenation treatments to enhance dark underarms caused due to pigmentation. The laser beam breaks the melanin, which your healing response removes in a few sessions. Laser works on the concept of selective photothermolysis, which applies a certain wavelength to cure skin issues. 

This noninvasive treatment has no downtime, and thus you can resume normal activities immediately. You may experience mild tingling and redness, which last for a few minutes or hours after the treatment. The results show in 6 months depending on your skin type, and the severity of dark spots. 

Chemical Peel 

Chemical peel, the non-invasive treatment, is applying a chemical solution on your underarms to remove dead skin cells and reveal brighter skin. This treatment brightens underarms by reducing the appearance of dark spots and evening out your skin tone. 

The application of chemical peels, such as Alpha and Beta Hydroxy, on your skin peels off the top layer and reveals a smoother and younger-looking skin. The results aren’t permanent and can stay for 2 months to 2 years as your skin ages naturally and gets exposed to elements, like sun damage, which may cause new issues. You may require 6 to 8 sessions to get brighter underarms. 

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is an exfoliation treatment, which removes dead cells of your dark underarms and reveals brighter skin. This process boosts collagen and cell production, which enhances your skin tone and texture. Microdermabrasion is a safe, non-invasive, and gentle treatment for white dark underarms. It helps to brighten and enhance the overall skin texture of your underarms but may not deliver as excellent results as laser and other treatments.

 You can see significant improvements after the initial session in approximately 2 to 4 weeks. However, you may require multiple sessions to get the desired results. This treatment has no downtime, so you can resume normal activities immediately after the treatment. 

Laser Hair Removal (LHR)

LHR intends to remove excess hair from your body by damaging its follicles. However, this treatment can do wonders for your dark underarms even though it isn’t designed for skin lightening. The removal of unwanted hair and darker follicles helps in evening out your skin tone. Laser machines can lighten your skin and don’t suit bleaching. Removing the hair follicles from your underarms reduces the appearance of dark pigment. 

Your underarms become of the same color as your other body parts. You can see results immediately after the treatment. The results vary in patients depending on the hair thickness, color, and darkness of the underarm area. You may experience subtle pain and other side effects, which subside in 1 to 3 days.