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How Can I Treat My Axillary Hyperpigmentation?
42 yr old, female, Wt= 57 kg, Ht= 5.18 ft no positive past medical history used to wear shirts tight in axilla for a while just a couple of years ago, I have got hyperpigmentation on anterior border of my axillae, I use alcohol free roll on or spray. How can I treat my Axillary hyperpigmentation?
Mon, 11 Feb 2013
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axillary hyperpigmentation can occur due to friction with tight clothing(as mentioned by you )
Even the use of deodourants and antiperspirants can cause it
waxing .shaving,or hair removal creams can cause it
it can be post inflamatory after a bacterial or a fungal infection
To treat this
peeling- tca peels or glycolic or mixed peels can be done
apply depigmenting creams like kojic acid or glycolic acid or hydroquinone or azaelic acid twice a day under dermat's guidance as there are chances of irritation with these especially in folds like axillary area.
deodourants and sprays should be avoided.
axillary hyperpigmentation can occur due to friction with tight clothing(as mentioned by you )
Even the use of deodourants and antiperspirants can cause it
waxing .shaving,or hair removal creams can cause it
it can be post inflamatory after a bacterial or a fungal infection
To treat this
peeling- tca peels or glycolic or mixed peels can be done
apply depigmenting creams like kojic acid or glycolic acid or hydroquinone or azaelic acid twice a day under dermat's guidance as there are chances of irritation with these especially in folds like axillary area.
deodourants and sprays should be avoided.
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Hi dear,
Axillary hyperpigmentation could be due to tinea i.e. fungal inf
Erythrasma a bacterial inf, or friction dermatitis .
Does it itch ,any fou; smell?,hairs normal or affected?
Show it to a dermatologist who can suggest you diagnosis and treatment.
As the treatment depends on cause.
Hope this ans suffices.
take care.
Axillary hyperpigmentation could be due to tinea i.e. fungal inf
Erythrasma a bacterial inf, or friction dermatitis .
Does it itch ,any fou; smell?,hairs normal or affected?
Show it to a dermatologist who can suggest you diagnosis and treatment.
As the treatment depends on cause.
Hope this ans suffices.
take care.
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