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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Dry armpit region
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Feb 10, 2000 12:00AM
, Feb 10, 2000 12:00AM
Denise:
Many people with dry armpit rashes don't have a problem with antiperspirants so much as a mild form of eczema common in that region, which antiperspirants just aggravate a bit. Try OTC hydrocortisone (1%) twice a day, and see if that doesn't make it go away. If it does, you can resume it once in a while as needed. If it doesn't help, ask a doctor to prescribe a somhwat stronger cortisone preparation.
Best.
Dr. R
Many people with dry armpit rashes don't have a problem with antiperspirants so much as a mild form of eczema common in that region, which antiperspirants just aggravate a bit. Try OTC hydrocortisone (1%) twice a day, and see if that doesn't make it go away. If it does, you can resume it once in a while as needed. If it doesn't help, ask a doctor to prescribe a somhwat stronger cortisone preparation.
Best.
Dr. R
Member Comments (3)
by rer, Feb 20, 2000 12:00AM
i had a simular problem which extended down6 -7 inches below the armpit vytone creme (perscription) worked
by lizzie, May 14, 2000 12:00AM
I perspire a lot more than most people. I've tried many kinds of antiperspirants but none of them have worked. Do you know of any perscrptions which are stronger than store bought products?
by arranuk, Oct 17, 2009 09:09PM
A related discussion, help me please was started.
