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Sore Armpit

by Legend27, Jul 28, 2009 02:12PM
I think I had a reaction with some deoderant which left brown/red patches in the crease of my armpit. These are sore and feel like they are burning. Some days are better then others but it does not seem to be healing. Any advice?
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by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, Jul 29, 2009 08:49AM
To: Legend27
Hello,
From the symptoms it sounds like irritant contact dermatitis. . Irritant dermatitis, the most common type of contact dermatitis, involves inflammation resulting from contact with acids, alkaline materials such as soaps and detergents, cosmetics, or other chemicals.

Avoid using any lotions and creams for the meantime. Wash the skinwith a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. Pat it dry. Then apply a good hypoallergenic moisturizer over the area and see if this improves.If the symptoms still persist then you can apply mild steroid like dermacort.

If the irritation persists then pls get it evaluated from a dermatologist.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries. Kind regards.
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