Underarm skin getting very dark

[katydyd]

okay, I know that the bulk of us have those lovely dark lines on the back of our necks, and i can live with that because I can't see them and my hair typically covers them.

But lately it seems that the skin in my underarms is getting very dark! I hadn't noticed it until my hubby said something but now I know it's happening and it really bothers me. I am very pale and that makes it really obvious. Also, I wear sleeveless clothes a lot and I am a bit self concious about it now.

Plus, all of a sudden, no deoderant is comfortable because they have all started causing build up! I shower ever freaking say and am very concerned about how I look and smell. Deoderant build up is ugly and gross. But I can't seem to avoid it without skipping the deodorant and ever since the symptoms of this stupid disease or syndrome or whatever you call it showed up I CANNOT skip it without some unpleasant smelling consequences. I know TMI. Sorry.

Anyway, I am open to suggestions.

[disintegration]

I think that is a from extra insulin depositing on the skin. Maybe your more IR than usual? Anyway, I find that sometimes my underarms goes kinda nuts (gets dark, itches) and I go and buy Arrid XX gel, anti-bacterial deodorant. It seems to clear things up to a degree. I use that till its finished then I use Dove till that is done, then go back to Secret. Yes, I even have a system for my deodorant! I love the Arrid XX cause it seems to make the skin clear and has no build up. If I were you I would try a clear gel that is for sensitive skin. GL!

[katydyd]

thanks I will try that. I know I can't use secret. That's what I've been using lately and it makes my underarms sore and I've decided I must have developed an allergy or that my underarms can't handle something that is strong enough for a man....even if it is made for a woman!

[ILLINOISHUSKER]

mine gets horrible during pg when i'm off glucophage. Glucophage helps it alot.

So will Arrid XX gel make the darkness go away???

It makes me feel so freaky, hate it!!

[disintegration]

I dunno how it works, it just seems to make it less dark. I think maybe the underarm seems darker cause of build-up and the Arrid doesn't leave any. It is also anti-bacterial and keeps other baddies away. Hey, its worth a try! heeh