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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Red Spot on my Armpit
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Red Spot on my Armpit
by wesleyC, Mar 24, 2004 12:00AM
I have a redspot on my armpit now for about 3 weeks. When it first showed up, it hurt to move my arm around at all. It was quite sensitive. That only lasted about 2 days though. Its a bright red that gets lighter in the middle. Its not directly in my armpit but right where my armpit starts to form from where my arm meets my chest. Another thing is that it smells quite bad. And not just ordinary armpit smell. I mean its BAD. Anyways, hope you can give me some sort of clue about what this is and what to do about it.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 25, 2004 12:00AM
, Mar 25, 2004 12:00AM
Nothing serious, but needs treatment. It could be irritation, a rash called seborrhea, or--this is much less likely--a yeast infection. Please get some 1% hydrocortisone--over the counter--and make a dermatology appointment. If the cream doesn't clear it up before the appointment comes around, let the doctor have a look.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
