Every woman strives to look perfect. She wants every part of her body to look just perfect. This applies even to such seemingly quite inconspicuous places as armpits. Therefore, any irritation under the armpits not only causes discomfort for the female representatives, but also causes depression and depression. Some may even develop real complexes, because they cannot raise their hands, playing volleyball, dancing, or simply holding onto the handrail in public transport, without hesitation. This article discusses the main causes that provoke irritation under the armpits, and possible methods of getting rid of the problem.
Most often, several factors can cause irritation on the skin of axillary hollows:
- Wearing synthetic clothing.
- The use of chemicals such as gels, soaps, deodorants, hygiene and cosmetics, detergents that leave microparticles on it.
- The use of razors, after which microscopic wounds remain on the skin (especially for not too sharp blades).
- Failure to comply with basic hygiene rules. This contributes to the formation of favorable conditions for the life of harmful microorganisms, leads to pore contamination, increased sweating, respectively, causes an unpleasant odor and rash under the armpits.
- Some diseases (diabetes, dermatitis, hyperhidrosis, etc.).
The best way to remove irritation under the armpits is to identify the pathogen and get rid of it. First of all, of course, you need to start with hygiene. Take a shower should be every day. In this case, the problem area should be given special attention. Axillaries are best cleaned with hypoallergenic detergents that match your skin type. If it has been revealed that an antiperspirant is not suitable for you, then it must be replaced by another. You can choose special gels or creams that contain anti-allergenic components that remove irritation. Vitamin E and lotions made on the basis of aloe or tea tree have a particularly good calming effect. Redness under the armpits can be removed with tincture of sage, mint or lemon juice, and a solution of vinegar of a weak concentration will help get rid of itching.
If irritation under the armpits appears every time after depilation, it is recommended that after each procedure, wipe the skin with a decoction of chamomile. The razor should be used sharp and clean. It is necessary to carry out depilation in the evening, after which it is advisable to wipe the armpits with an alcohol-containing solution, treat it with baby powder or cream with an extract of succession, calendula, chamomile. After the procedure, it is best to wear loose clothing, preferably made from natural materials.
If the depilation is done correctly, hygiene is constantly maintained, but the itching, redness and acne under the armpits do not disappear, it is advisable to visit a dermatologist to determine the cause of irritation. If the main reason is excessive sweating, Botox injections or laser destruction of sweat glands can be used . At the same time, it is important that only highly qualified specialists carry out the procedures.
It must be said that irritation under the armpits, especially if it is accompanied by severe itching, may appear due to the increased blood sugar. In this situation, no cosmetic procedures will help, they will not give the desired effect and hygiene products. In this case, it is better to consult an endocrinologist for the correct diagnosis and a course of competent treatment.