Hi, I have had dry skin under my arpits fror about 6 years now and i havnt gone to a doctor because i just keep telling myself that it will go away. I have tried everything i can think of and it is still here.It is very flakey and turns a brownish color. I wont even wear a bathing suit because i am so afraid people will think i am dirty. I have tried lotions and creams but had no effect. I have had the most luck with trying to scrape and peel the dead skin off to the point I almost bleed, but nothing gets rid of it. Also if i dont put something on it my skin gets so tight that when i lift my arm it feels like the skin will rip. Iwould just like to know what it is and how i can finally get rid of it. Thank you.