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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Underarm rash
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Underarm rash
by 345medhelpFAN, Mar 06, 2005 12:00AM
Hello -
About a month ago I was about to put on my regular anti-perspirant and I noted under both arms it was a litte red and the skin was peeling. I stopped for a few days and the area began to heal. Then I switched to a deodarant instead and now I am noticing some peeling under both arms, but no redness.
The anti-persiprant I used, I have been using for at least 6 months or more, so not sure why now I am reacting to it. Then I was surprised to react to a different deodarant.
Is there something milder that I should use, but still does the job? What do you suggest?
thanks.
About a month ago I was about to put on my regular anti-perspirant and I noted under both arms it was a litte red and the skin was peeling. I stopped for a few days and the area began to heal. Then I switched to a deodarant instead and now I am noticing some peeling under both arms, but no redness.
The anti-persiprant I used, I have been using for at least 6 months or more, so not sure why now I am reacting to it. Then I was surprised to react to a different deodarant.
Is there something milder that I should use, but still does the job? What do you suggest?
thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 07, 2005 12:00AM
, Mar 07, 2005 12:00AM
Many people have eczema under their arms. Antiperspirant aggravates it, but doesn't cause it. (Nothing in particular causes it--it' often hereditary, but because it's so minor and temporary, people don't know or remember they had it.) Try some over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone, or if that fails, a prescription. Then you should be able to use any antiperspirant you want.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
I have a really strange rash on my underarms, and i've had it for as long as i can remember. I try changing deodorents, or putting some hydrocordisone cream, and it still doesn't go away... I wash every night and apply baby powder to see if that soothes my skin, but it doesn't work. I never wear sleeve-less shirts because my underarms look really dark and nasty... what can i do? what can i put on it? what do you recommend?
Thanks!