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I have a yellow crusty buildup on my armpit hairs. It started on the right one and is now on both. It seems to be comming from the bottom of the hair and make the hair brittle. What's going on?

Hello, This sounds like Trichomycosis Axillaris which is a special type of bacterial infection of the hair follicles. Shaving the area and keeping it clean will usually resolve the problem. Alternately Clindamycin lotion can be used twice a day for 4-6 weeks along with an antibacterial soap for washing the area while bathing. Regards. ...

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