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What Should I Do To My Underarms To Get A Bright Color ?

i m 16, female, and shave my armpits and wash them with soap but they are still so dark! and i really feel insecure wearing sleeveless tops because even though there s no hair there it looks like it is because my armpits are so dark!
Sat, 28 Jan 2012
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,
There are few reasons of having dark colour armpit.
If you got fungal infection,existing to day or in the past,
Shaving of armpit with razor,
Allergy to deodorant you are using.
Find out the cause and go accordingly.
Apply good branded talcum powder.
ok and bye.
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What Should I Do To My Underarms To Get A Bright Color ?

Hi, There are few reasons of having dark colour armpit. If you got fungal infection,existing to day or in the past, Shaving of armpit with razor, Allergy to deodorant you are using. Find out the cause and go accordingly. Apply good branded talcum powder. ok and bye.