Groin darkening: know the causes and learn how to avoid it

Located in a region of delicate skin, the groin is subject, for various reasons, to darkening. And, as much as it is a part of the body that is hidden, no woman likes to see it in this condition, especially in the summer, when it is common to wear bikinis and bathing suits, on beaches or pools.

What causes dimming?

One of the main reasons that cause darkening is friction, precisely because the groin is a fold area. In addition to the contact of the area with clothes, skin to skin friction can occur, especially in those who are overweight (and have more folds).

The darkening can also be the result of a mycosis caused by fungi, which occurs because the groin is always covered with clothes and, also, because it is a fold area, it faces heat and humidity.

Waxing can also cause groin darkening. In some people, it causes ingrown hairs, which become inflamed. And the constant inflammation of the skin results in darkening.

In women allergic to metal, shaving the hair with a razor also favors darkening.

What woman is liable to have this problem?

Irene Dantas, dermatologist member of SBD (Brazilian Society of Dermatology), highlights that mainly dark-skinned women and those who are overweight suffer from darkening of the groin.

Isabela Viana, 28, says she has recently started to be bothered by the darkening of her groin. “I tried to solve it with some homemade recipes, but when I saw that they didn’t work, I looked for a dermatologist. She warned me about the danger of trying to solve this problem on my own, without the guidance of a professional. She even said that the recipes I used at home may have even exacerbated the darkening,” she says, warning all women about the need to seek medical help as soon as the problem arises.

“The dermatologist then explained to me that the darkening, in my case, happened mainly because I already had dark skin. So the spots on me appear darker than they would on a fair-skinned woman. But the good news is that, after a few days of treatment, I have already achieved results”, says Isabela.

How to whiten the groin?

Dermatologist Irene Dantas explains that groin whitening is done with depigmenting agents and acids, including hydroquinone, phytic acid, kojic acid and azelaic acid, prescribed by the doctor.

How to avoid darkening?

Although there are people predisposed to darkening of the groin, some day-to-day care helps to avoid the problem. Dermatologist Irene Dantas explains that, for this, it is necessary to reduce friction.

A tip is to avoid clothes that are too tight and elastic that tighten or cause more friction. The garments must be ventilated to allow ventilation of the skin and the evaporation of sweat. For this, the tip is to choose natural fabrics, including for underwear.

In the case of women who are overweight, the orientation is to lose weight, to reduce the friction of the groin skin. In addition, the measure will help relieve heat and sweat in that area.

If epilation is the main reason for the darkening, it is worth discussing with the professional other alternatives to eliminate unwanted skins. People with a lot of ingrown hairs, for example, can opt for laser hair removal.

With good medical guidance and discipline when performing the treatment (applying the products at home), the woman will solve the problem in the best possible way, being free to wear bikinis or bathing suits and enjoy the warmer seasons without worries!