Clogged Sweat Glands Armpit -

| Strategy | Mechanism | |----------|-----------| | Regular gentle exfoliation | Removes surface keratin (e.g., salicylic acid wash) | | Topical niacinamide | Reduces keratinocyte turnover and inflammation | | Low-glycemic diet | Reduces insulin/IGF-1 signaling which promotes follicular hyperkeratinization | | Laser hair removal | Destroys follicle and apocrine gland (best for HS/Fox-Fordyce) | | Avoid antiperspirants with aluminum salts | Aluminum chloride irritates and physically blocks ducts |

There are two main types of sweat glands in the armpit: (which produce clear, odorless sweat to cool the body) and apocrine glands (which release a thicker, protein-rich sweat that bacteria break down, causing body odor). clogged sweat glands armpit

Clogging occurs at different anatomical levels: | Strategy | Mechanism | |----------|-----------| | Regular

Apocrine glands drain into hair follicles, making them prone to obstruction by keratin plugs, sebum, and debris. Eccrine ducts are superficial and can be blocked by hyperkeratosis or external agents. protein-rich sweat that bacteria break down