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What Causes Translucent, Whitish-yellow Substance That Builds On Armpit Hair?
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.
Wed, 3 Aug 2016
The possible diagnosis of the condition based on the description of the lesions is trichomycosis axillaris which is characterised by yellowish concretions over axillary hair.It is caused by Corynibacterium. Treatment options include shaving the hair of the affected area and application of topical antibacterial creams like fusidic acid. Consult your dermatologist regarding the above mentioned therapy. Regards
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