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Armpit Rash

by WeAllWeGot, Jul 04, 2009 12:27PM
I have a rash under both of my armpits.  Unlike most people on here who have had a rash there, my rash does not itch at all.  However, it does sting/burn when i stretch my arms out.  It's started to scab and flake which i take as a sign of healing. Does anyone have any idea what's causing my problem? If so, how do i treat it?

Thanks
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by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, Jul 04, 2009 12:36PM
To: WeAllWeGot,
Hello,
It can be contact dermatitis. Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.You can also apply a mild steroid cream like dermacort. If still the symptoms do not improve then pls get a clinical examination done by a dermatologist.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or in case you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.

by WeAllWeGot, Jul 05, 2009 12:46PM
"You can also apply a mild steroid cream like dermacort."

This is probably a dumb question, but does Cortizone 10 fall into this category?
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