Armpet rush?

I had a ringworm, so my doctor said, and gave me cream to use. The cream helped, but than once in a while it would comeback, and go away again. Well now about 2 years later, the skin under my armpets is very dry and somewhat flacky, and rednes  in many places. So now i am trying to use that creme again and see if it helps, otherwise i dont know what to do? And now it does not look like a ring worm.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be due to fungal infection of the skin. Please keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical zinc oxide cream like Sudocrem, Desitin are very helpful(apply with a paper towel and not directly with hands).Application of mild steroid cream like dermacort also helps. For the itching please take some over the counter antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin. In case the symptoms persist then antifungals may be needed. Please consult a dermatologist in that case.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.