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What Causes Whitish-yellow Translucent Discharge In Armpit?
Question: What is this substance that adheres to my armpit hair
This substance is dry, whitish-yellow and translucent. It builds up on my armpit hair. It can be scraped off the hair by a pinched fingernail.
I don't wear deodorant or antiperspirant, so that isn't it. I wash daily, and scrub heartily.
I have been sweating quite a bit lately as i have started long distance running (10k) once a week.
This substance is dry, whitish-yellow and translucent. It builds up on my armpit hair. It can be scraped off the hair by a pinched fingernail.
I don't wear deodorant or antiperspirant, so that isn't it. I wash daily, and scrub heartily.
I have been sweating quite a bit lately as i have started long distance running (10k) once a week.
Brief Answer:
This is probably due to sweating.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I appreciate your concerns.
As per your description i think this is due to heavy sweating.
The sweat and dirts mix up and form this substance.
Can you please send a picture of that area?
Many individuals have this problems.
just wash your armpit daily with soaps and wash twice daily..use anti perspiration spray thats all.
Hope this is helpful..
Regards.
This is probably due to sweating.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I appreciate your concerns.
As per your description i think this is due to heavy sweating.
The sweat and dirts mix up and form this substance.
Can you please send a picture of that area?
Many individuals have this problems.
just wash your armpit daily with soaps and wash twice daily..use anti perspiration spray thats all.
Hope this is helpful..
Regards.
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