What are dark underarms? Dark underarms are particularly not harmful, however they do ruin our self confidence. The proper term for the discoloration is called hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation is a common condition in which patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin. This darkening occurs when an excess of melanin, the brown pigment that produces normal skin colour, forms deposits in the skin. What causes dark underarms? Very often dark underams are long term issues that are probably untreatable with home remedies or over-the-counter lightening creams. You need professional help, which is where we step in. Read More: Under Eye Filler in Singapore What are the treatments to combat this problem? While the problem may seem irreversible, there are actually multiple proven treatments to brighten the underarms such as : Laser treatment We offer a laser treatment known as Q-switched laser. It specifically targets the brown pigment or melanin present in the underarms without affecting the surrounding skin. The pigment absorbs the laser energy and gets fragmented within the skin’s tissues, thereby giving you a more even skin tone. The laser reaches deeper areas of your skin where topical products or peels are not able to reach. The power settings of the laser can be set at different levels and frequencies to accommodate specific conditions and expectations. In other words, this treatment, unlike regular laser services, will be tailored according to your skin and its depth of hyperpigmentation to provide optimum results. This is a quick,