Armpit hair, Dermatology FAQ

Underarm hair removal consultation Hello Dr. Wu, I have consulted with a dermatologist who advised against shaving armpit hair, as it may cause the regrowth to be coarser. They only recommend laser hair removal. 1. I would like to ask if using scissors will also cause the hair ...

A lump in the armpit? Hello, I noticed a lump in my left armpit after my menstrual period ended around September. It was painful when pressed, and I initially thought it was a personal hygiene issue since I have a problem with body odor. I usually shave my armpit hair weekly, but...

Loss of pubic and axillary hair? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have noticed that I am losing more pubic hair and underarm hair than before. I used to not lose much hair in those areas. What could be the cause of this situation?

White discharge from armpit hair? Hello, doctor. I recently noticed white discharge on the hair in my right armpit while taking a shower. I couldn't completely remove it even after washing. After searching online for related images, I found that it looks quite similar to tin...

Underarm hair loss and pain upon pressure in the armpit? In the past week, I have noticed an unusual odor from my armpit, and my armpit hair has been falling out. Today, I also experienced pain in my left armpit whenever I raise my arm. Which specialist should I see, and are ther...

How to treat pubic lice? I went to the hospital for an examination on November 23, and it has been confirmed that I have pubic lice. I only have lice in my thighs and groin area, with very few on my calves. However, I previously saw one on my hand, which I have already removed. I...

Underarm hair grows beneath the skin? Can hair growing under the skin in the armpit be left untreated?

Strange things about armpit hair? Doctor, why do I have some yellowish-white color in my armpit hair? How can I resolve this? Also, the smell is really unpleasant, which makes it inconvenient to interact with others.

There is a hard lump in the armpit? This morning, I noticed an unusual hard lump under the skin in my armpit. It doesn't hurt, but it feels hard. After shaving my armpit hair, my girlfriend helped me and found something that looked like a pimple. When I squeezed it, a lot of...

The armpit hair has turned yellow..? A couple of days ago, I suddenly noticed that some of my armpit hair had turned yellow. Upon closer inspection, I found that there was something sticky on it, but I couldn't remove it. I researched online and it seems to be caused by bact...

Regarding female underarm hair removal? Hello, I would like to inquire whether there are any negative effects associated with women shaving their armpit hair. Thank you!

Darkening of the armpits? Hello doctor, I have pigmentation under both armpits that appears dark. I remember that this started to develop gradually after I began shaving my armpit hair in middle school. Is this related to shaving? Also, how can I lighten the pigmentation? Is usin...

Axillary hair I often experience excessive sweating in my armpits, especially during the summer. When I take a shower, I frequently notice that my armpit hair appears white. Upon closer inspection, I realize that there is a white film covering the hair, which can be scraped off w...

Underarm hair turns brown and is prone to breakage? Doctor, why has my armpit hair turned brown and become easy to pull out? What is this condition? Is it a disease? Please give me a response... Thank you.

Skin problems? Hello doctor, recently after shaving my armpit hair, I suddenly developed a whole patch of red spots under my armpit. Upon closer inspection, it actually consists of small bumps that look like mosquito bites. They are not painful, but they are a bit itchy. What kin...

Itching in the armpit? Hello doctor, I have had small bumps in my armpits for many years. Some people say they feel similar to chicken skin. If I remember correctly, it seems like they appeared after I started shaving my armpit hair. Also, whenever I get nervous, my armpits start...

Underarm hair??? I have strange white substances growing on my armpit hair... sometimes they are brown and look like rust... but they fall off easily when I touch them... and there are even more when they come into contact with water. What could this be?

Skin issues Doctor, I seem to have some kind of attachment on my armpit hair. It's usually not noticeable, but when it gets wet, like when I sweat, there are white substances sticking to it. Once it dries, it becomes less obvious, but it doesn't itch or hurt. What could...

Alopecia of axillary hair? Hello, I suddenly noticed that all the hair in my left armpit has turned brown and is very brittle; it breaks easily with a gentle pull. The surface of the hair is rough, but I don't feel any discomfort. Now, the hair in my right armpit is starting...

How to remove underarm hair? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if laser hair removal is the only permanent solution for underarm hair removal. Is laser hair removal completed in one session or does it require multiple sessions? What is the approximate cost? Thank you for your an...