Is dark underarm stopping you from rocking in your favorite fashion tube tops, sleeveless tops, or bikinis? We got a solution for you.
Veritas clinic offers customized underarm whitening procedures that can clear any skin blemishes under your arm. Your treatment plan will be customized depending on the cause of the blemishes under your arm.
What Causes Dark Armpits
On the baseline, underarms should have the same skin tone as the rest of the body. However, different lifestyle changes or surroundings may make them get a darker hue. That’s not normal, but it can also be embarrassing.
The likelihood of developing darker underarm can be influenced by factors like; family history, race, or health practices. Here are some other factors that may put you at risk of getting dark underarms;
- Medical Condition for Example Diabetes
Having extra weight may make your body more resistant to insulin effects. Usually, the insulin hormone’s role is to regulate your body’s blood sugar levels, and when it’s too much in your blood, it may cause increased skin pigment cells production.
- Hormone Imbalance
Other hormone imbalance conditions may also disrupt your insulin levels and contribute to the darkening of your underarms. Some of these conditions include;
- Acromegaly
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Hypothyroidism and
- Cushing syndrome
- Medications
Medications that increase the insulin levels in your body may also be responsible for darkening in your underarms. Some of these medications may include;
- Birth control pills
- Insulin
- Corticosteroids and
- Human growth hormones, among others
- External Causes under your Control
This may include the use of harsh ingredients on your skin. Perfect examples include using deodorants and poor lifestyle habits. It may also be due to a buildup of dead skin cells and friction.
Whitening Dark Underarm
In Singapore, the process of treating dark underarm will involve a thorough analysis of the condition and possible causes. If your doctor determines that it was due to certain lifestyle practices, they may advise you to ditch those practices to see if you will notice any positive changes.
Your doctor may recommend any of these treatment options
- Dermabrasion and laser treatments. Dermabrasion works by resurfacing your skin, while laser treatments work by targeting the pigmentation beneath your skin to fragment it. These treatments can also help eliminate underarm hair, which may also be responsible for the darkening.
- Use of Pills or Retinoid Creams. Your doctor may also recommend regular use of pills or creams to lighten your underarm.
Your doctor may also recommend a few natural remedies to lighten the pigmented skin areas under your arms. Some of the natural remedies they may recommend include;
- Curcumin
- Sea cucumber extracts or
- Milk thistle extracts
You should visit an aesthetic clinic in Singapore for underarm skin lightening if;
- You suspect that the dark pigments on your underarm are due to an underlying health condition such as diabetes.
- The dark pigments on your underarms and other parts of the body suddenly appear from nowhere.
- You’re whitening your underarm for aesthetic purposes.
Many home remedies are hyped as solutions for darkened underarms. Most of these remedies are not medically approved, so it would be a significant risk to use them on your body without prior consultation with a doctor.
When you visit an aesthetic clinic in Singapore for underarm whitening, your dermatologists will perform thorough skin assessments. They will also ask a number of questions regarding your medical history before recommending procedures like laser treatments for armpit whitening.
Book an Appointment with a Certified Dermatologist Today
The armpit is a susceptible area that requires dedicated care when clearing the darkened pigments. Because of that, it is prudent that you do good background research on your preferred clinic before booking a session.
Some of the things you may need to look into include; consultation, the costs, and experience. A good facility will insist on one-on-one consultation with each patient since every condition is unique.
They will also be willing to share with you a few before and after photos of the procedures they did in the past and, most importantly, share the pricing upfront. If you’re ready to get rid of those dark pigments under your arm, give us a call today to book a full body assessment and consultation.