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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Armpit infection
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Armpit infection
by marc, Mar 28, 2000 12:00AM
I have developed what appears to be a fungal infection in my right armpit. The infection is chracterized by small bubbles containing clear fluid. It appears very similar to a foot fungal infection that I have had in the past that I got at the gym. My armpit skin has become very red and sore and the infection has spread slightly down the right side of my torso.I am presently keeping the area clean and applying a fungal cream called Trosyd to it twice daily. Although this appears to have some effect it does not seem to be working very well. This has been going on for almost one week now.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 29, 2000 12:00AM
, Mar 29, 2000 12:00AM
Marc:
This sounds more like a demratitis or inflammation than a fungus, which is quite rare in the armpit. Try applying a hydrocortisone cream twice a day for a week. If that fails, see a physician for more definitive diagnosis, or for a prescription for a topical corstione-based cream, which should clear it up promptly.
Best.
Dr. R
This sounds more like a demratitis or inflammation than a fungus, which is quite rare in the armpit. Try applying a hydrocortisone cream twice a day for a week. If that fails, see a physician for more definitive diagnosis, or for a prescription for a topical corstione-based cream, which should clear it up promptly.
Best.
Dr. R
Member Comments (1)
by fairy1973, Apr 20, 2008 10:04PM
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