Itchy red bumps spreading under armpits

[issie1]

A few days ago I got an itchy red bump under my right armpit and within days the right armpit and upper under arm has several red itchy bumps and the left armpit is also developing a few (not like the right).  I have been putting Neosporine and Cortizone cream on it but it does not seem to be getting much better.  Any ideas?  I am unable to see a doctor for financial reasons at this time.  Thank you!

[jagesh50]

Possibly a fungal infection.Canesten application may be useful.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be due to sweat dermatitis,eczema or fungal infections.

Most cases respond to over-the-counter products, which contain any of several basic ingredients: miconazole, tolnaftate, terbinafine,ketaconazole and clotrimazole.You can consult a pharmacist and get any cream or lotion containing these ingredients. Some of them are Lamisil, Monistat derm, Mycelex, and Nizoral.

If the symptoms persist then pls consult a dermatologist.

Hope it helps .Take care and pls do keep us posted in case you have any additional queries.Kind regards.

[ZBUTTERS]

i also have the same problem, i am in a boarding school and dont have alot of resources at my disposal. i went to our schools health center and the doctor said they were probably bug bites, but i just played a football game and wasnt in my bed at all and i noticed another little red bump. i do have neosporin which i rub on it... and i also read in another similar case on this website that the person had a cold while having the bumps. i do to have a cold. any connection between them?