Why is my armpit darker than my arm skin?

Answer by  Aubs (1089)

Some of it is skin build-up as your arms get washed more thoroughly. However, armpit hair is coarser than skin hair and shows darker, creating a shadow-like shading.

Answer by  Skrpune (37)

The most common cause of armpit darkening is thickening of the armpit skin due to shaving. Switching to waxing may help resolve the issue. However, this darkening can also be a symptom of diabetes or polycystic ovarian syndrome, so do check with a doctor if you have any other symptoms.

Answer by  reader (57)

Hair causes the armpits to appear darker. The hair on rest of the arm is generally finer, whereas the armpit has much thicker hair. Additionally, shaving causes the hair to appear darker.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

It is fairly common and this is usually due to scrubbing. We do not scrub or clean the armpit hard enough and therefore it seems darker than the arm skin.

Answer by  italysmom (46)

If you wear cloths that are to tight, or causes your skin to rub together to much, it can cause the skin to be darker. Women often face having darker underarm skin because shaving can cause the skin to darken.

Answer by  Anonymous

Shaving could be a cause and waxing is a smarter choice. Try rubbing some lemon juice over the darker skin and you could also switch to a non-aluminum deoderant.

Answer by  raju12 (5)

It is very normal. Blood circulation in that area is very low.Do some exercise for that.check your deodorant.Don't use deodorant containing aluminium content.Have lot of vegetables which is rich in beta carotene.Use mild soap, even use natural products for bathing purpose.take oil massage daily.All this will help you to solve this issue.

Answer by  vto (226)

Although your armpit is away from the sun it is constantly being rubbed under your arms. the rubbing causes the darkness.

Answer by  Sauve (435)

It is very natural for the armpit to be darker than the rest of the body, especially if you shave your armpit. waxing is better.