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Darkness in underarms
After a session of waxing my underarms turned dark.
It has been like this since then. I thought it will lighten up with time. But they are still the same
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Darkening of underarms can happen as the superficial skin damage by the hot wax leading pigmentation at times in few skin types. This can get better with treatments and home care. The best option would be laser hair reduction to avoid similar consequences in future.
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Avoid harsh products.
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Waxing exfoliates the top layer of skin and makes the skin more sensitive. The damage and irritation can effect the pigment producing cells in the skin, and lead to a phenomenon known as post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. Go for a Laser Hair Reduction to begin with.There are creams which can help reduce the pigmentation. Consult a Dermatologist for the same.
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avoid waxing and shaving
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