If you’re lucky, you might experience slight redness or maybe even tingling upon system.

At worst, you may experience burning, inflammation, peeling, andhyperpigmentation.

Regardless, this all sounds, uh,not great.

Alexandra Engler

First things first: Stop using whatever new deodorant you’re testing out.

Clearly, this isn’t the outcome you’re looking for.

Here, what your armpit rash is trying to tell you.

Keira Barr, M.D.

Why do deodorants cause rashes?

“The arms, for example, are less prone to sensitivities.”

But as for the rash, what exactly is it?

If your rash is persistent, and you could’t seem to figure out the triggers, consult a derm.

Yet, even most mainstream and traditional deodorant brands have stopped using them in their formulas.

But that doesn’t mean there aren’t still issues with the preservative systems in our cosmetics.

(As a very quick reminder, the reason for B.O.

Now, for some people, this causes no issue.

For others, the change in pH (and therefore theskin microbiome) will cause a reaction.

Finally, you may just find fragrance in general to be too bothersome sensorily.

What can you do about a deodorant rash?

Usually, deodorant rashes can be self-medicated and are not cause for alarm.

Finding the right option for you.

Don’t worry; there are plenty of options to choose from.

As for fragrance and essential-oil-free, most brands offer options that don’t include scentor opt for acrystal deodorant.

The takeaway.

Rashes are actually quite common in the area.