armpits

[erazi]

Hi I am 28 ...I just had a pink skin in my armpits (both sides) same size of the redness... first I thaught it was an allergie cause I ate a gelo that contains tartrazine or the  calmar on diner...but after only 6 hours I had a strong flew ...now I am getting better from it but the redness still there .. I can send a sample picture of this if is that possible ...
I need help !
thx

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Continue the treatment for some more days and apply calamine lotion.These should go away in approx 1 week.

Hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[erazi]

Hi,
thanks a lot , I took Benadryl and calamine these days and the redness is gone only some tiny dots still there it's like brown  ...I am feeling OK right now there is no itching at all...thank you very much!
what should I do next ? continue the treatment or just let the nature do her job :)

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the suddenness of symptoms,it sounds like allergic contact dermatitis,allergies or hives.Take some antihistaminics like Claritin or Benadryl(causes drowsiness) and apply some calamine lotion on the rash.Also apply some steroid cream like Dermacort and wear cotton clothes.

If the symptoms persist then pls get it evaluated from a dermatologist.

I 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.