Why are some of our body parts darker than other parts?
By marisriel
@marisriel (1156)
Philippines
November 4, 2008 2:44am CST
I have always been curious why there are some parts of our body which becomes darker even if they are not exposed under the sun. For example, our underarms, the nape and the skin below there. Except for the underarm which I am already aware of, are there other treatments which can make us whiter on our parts under there? I prefer natural methods. If you have some suggestions, I will gladly appreciate it.
6 responses
@Grace030174 (741)
• Qatar
4 Nov 08
Well i read an info about this..
Some skin folds like elbows, underarms, knees, inner thighs tend to become darker because of constant rubbing against surrounding skin, clothing we wear, creams we apply,or surfaces it gets in contact with.
Other parts such as nape, the arms, and the face seemed darker than the rest of our body because of sun exposure.
Happy mylotting.
@marisriel (1156)
• Philippines
4 Nov 08
You answered exactly the same as my husband. That's what he thought also. But what about the napes? They are not being constantly rubbed right but I noticed that some overweight people have dark napes. It just doesn't look good especially when these parts are exposed. It just feels like the person is not hygienic on some ways.
@jureathome (5361)
• Philippines
19 Apr 12
For the dark napes of fatter people, it still has something to do with friction. As you can see, the dark part is right on the creases or folds.
@Dethmold (1)
•
19 Jun 12
I was a very fat kid till the age of 16,now I am 19 years old,back in those days my neck was completely black,but its completeley alright after I lost weight,but still my nape is little dark,my bum,kneecaps are very dark and I think its because of melenin or maybe insulin.When I went to a dermatologist to show my neck,he laughed and sent me back,he said that reduce weight and said go and show to a diabetes specialist and the other doctor also said the same,that you have to reduce your weight and your insulin is very high.I think its because of 'Insulin'.Please get it checked.It looks nasty but folks its life,its a long way to the top if you wanna rock n roll.
@anitajayakumar (1202)
• India
4 Nov 08
yes it is pretty normal. the fairest ones have the dark pigmentation in some particular area.. it is normal only.. keep posting take care and have fun..
@thenaturaldiva27 (178)
• United States
16 Aug 09
friction makes some body parts darker like armpits. the skin rubs against each other and darkens
@musicluv4life (1867)
• United States
11 Jul 12
my knees always tan before the rest of my legs i dont understand why at all. I think its because you knees stretch your skin when you sit down so the color changes i dont know.
