We all want a smooth, bumpless, irritation-free armpit. But we cannot avoid using chemical-based products and we expose our underarm to some pretty intense deodorants, body wash, and razors blades. The end result, pimples—or more likely, skin conditions that look like but are not in fact pimples.

1. Ingrown hair 

Ingrown hairs, which can create armpit bumps, are commonly caused by shaving and other means of hair removal. There can be ingrowths if you shave in all directions and not properly, which is why many individuals get boils in their underarms. 

2. Folliculitis 

This one, though, is a little more serious. Folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicle that appears as a red bump with pus or blood and is mainly caused by bacteria in the skin. You can breathe a sigh of relief because it usually clears up on its own with self-care and basic hygiene –– though, in extreme situations, you may need to seek counsel from a dermatologist. 

3. Contact Dermatitis 

Consider doing something as basic as applying deodorant or washing and wearing your garments with detergent, and then discovering pimples all over your armpits. When the skin comes into contact with a chemical or ingredient to which it is allergic, this is known as allergic contact dermatitis. If you have allergies to particular substances, you must conduct extensive study before selecting the appropriate goods to use on your body! 

4. Friction 

Do you know how it feels to wear a T-shirt that is a bit too tight around the armpits? Yes, this can lead to pimples in the armpits. The underarm is subjected to a lot of friction, whether it’s skin-to-skin or skin-to-cloth. If you’re not careful, the frequent rubbing can lead to pain, inflammation, and even infection, as well as pimples in your armpits. Perfumes and deodorants, to add to the list, can also cause friction. Another risk is poor hygiene; not properly wiping your underarms or directly spraying a perfume or deodorant can cause irritation and boils. 

5. Razor Burns

2020 was the year we all stopped waxing our armpits and started shaving them instead. While there are many advantages to using a razor to remove armpit hair on a regular basis, it causes friction, can produce a rash, and will almost certainly result in armpit pimples. This is also more likely if you’re shaving with an old or dull blade, which can introduce bacteria into minor skin breaks. As a result, take this as a friendly reminder. Please update your razor if you’ve been using it for months! 

6. Sweating

If you sweat a lot, you could have pimples in your underarms. There’s nothing else! One possibility is that a person simply sweats excessively in their underarms. When the sweat glands become clogged, it might result in boils.

About the Author:

Germie Alderite is a Registered Medical Technologist in the Philippines. She is currently studying Doctor of Medicine in the said country. Germie worked in an Adventist Wellness Center for a year before entering Medical School. She believes that many transgress the laws of health through ignorance, thus, people need instruction. They need to be impressed with the importance of making their knowledge a guide of life. Physician has many opportunities both of imparting a knowledge of health principles and of showing the importance of putting them into practice.

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