Underarm Acne & Itching

For the past year I have had a really hard time with my underarms.  I came back from a trip to Bahamas and my underarms started to itch something awful.  I have gone to the doctor and he gave me creams for ring-worm, hydrocotizone, etc, but nothing has worked.  I have also change deoderant a number of times, stop shaving, changing almost everything and nothing changes.  It does subside for a few days and then it starts up again.  

Now within the last few months, I have been getting really bad acne, large bumps, some whiteheads, some red bumps.  Not sure what else I can do.  I am going to make an appointment with a dermatologist soon, but I need some answers on what it might be.

[jagesh50]

Seborrheic dermatitis is my impression.Check with your dermatologist.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Without examination,confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be intertrigo. An intertrigo is an inflammation (rash) of the body folds.It most commonly occurs due to bacterial,viral or fungal infection. An intertrigo usually appears red and raw-looking, and may also itch, ooze, and be sore.

Pls keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove.Avoid any kind of cosmetics.Topical zinc oxide cream like Sudocrem, Desitin are very helpful(apply with a paper towel and not directly with hands).Application of mild steroid cream like dermacort also helps.For the itching pls take some over the counter antihistaminic like benadryl or Claritin.In case the symptoms persist then antifungals may be needed.Pls consult a dermatologist in that case.
I hope that helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.