Out of all the things that we prefer to sweep under the table and never talk about, pimples in the 'pits are right up there. And let's be real, that's not always something we can hit up our girlfriends for. It's easier to freak out collectively when there's a pimple bang in the middle of your forehead, but a "hey, there's a pimple in my armpit," is a much more awkward conversation, right? That's not to mention the pain that they can often bring. One tends to experience sensitivity, itchiness, and skin irritation when the pimples appear. To improve our understanding about pimples in the armpit, we reached out to dermatologist and trichologist, Dr. Mrunal Shah Modi , to explain it to us. She said, "In the underarm skin, you have a lot of hair follicles and sweat glands. Sometimes, when the hair follicles get infected or if they get blocked, it can cause pimples. You could also get recurring boils in the underarm which is a condition called hidradenitis activa, which is a very chronic bacterial infection that goes on in the underarms. Sometimes, if there's a big bacterial infection, you could face boils in the underarms." But here's the good news: they're usually nothing to worry about. The tiny bumps —- whether flesh-toned or inflamed, without symptoms or with itching —- are generally harmless. So how to treat armpit pimples ? Let's take a deep dive into the world of armpit pimples and how to get rid of pimple in armpit. Starting with what causes them.
