Clogged Underarm Pores

Obstructive Follicular Disease of the Axilla: Etiology, Differential Diagnosis, and Management of “Clogged Pores”

The etiology of clogged axillary pores is multifactorial, involving hyperkeratinization, overuse of occlusive cosmetics, bacterial dysbiosis, and underlying dermatoses such as Fox-Fordyce disease. Management requires a tailored approach, moving from keratolytic agents and hygiene modifications for benign cases to topical antibiotics, retinoids, and procedural interventions for inflammatory conditions. clogged underarm pores

When a patient presents with clogged underarm pores, the clinician must categorize the finding into one of three primary presentations. overuse of occlusive cosmetics