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Unilateral armpit rash

by zygotepatty, Apr 04, 2008 09:27AM
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I have had a rash in my right armpit for close to a month. It is only in my right armpit. It is a round area about the size of a quarter, darker skin than the surrounding skin and it is scaly dry and slightly flaky. Sometimes I can go a day without even noticing it. Other times it will itch like crazy but never for too long. I won't be able to see a doctor for a couple more weeks and was wondering if I could do anything about it. It hasn't spread and I can't see it being caused by my deordorant or anything else. Please help.


This discussion is related to Armpit Rash.
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by Vanessa Lacuesta, Apr 04, 2008 12:49PM
Hi,

I can delineate the size through the image but based on your post I would like to think that this is a fungal infection.

You have noted the involved skin to be scaly and itchy.At times, it may be evident and there are moments when this is not so.

For how long have you had this?

A topical antifungal cream may be able to help. Discuss the best cream to use with your physician during your consult.There are several over the counter antifungals but just make sure you have informed your physician about this and that you have no allergies to the medications. The medications should readily resolve the condition if this is fungal.If not, discontinue use and have this further evaluated. Other differentials will be a dermatitis.

by zygotepatty, Apr 04, 2008 03:25PM
To: Vanessa Lacuesta
I have had it for about a month already. It just very discreetly appeared one day. It is an on and off discomfort. I have no known allergies really. I found it curious that it didn't spread and my roomate said she had something similar and it ended up being fungal. If I could get an over-the-counter cream to try while I wait, that would be great.

Thank you for your help.

by Vanessa Lacuesta, Apr 04, 2008 03:39PM
Hi,

There are several OTC antifungal medications.You may try an ointment or cream for as long as you have no known allergies with these.See if the symptoms resolve.If this is fungal this should readily resolve.If the symptoms persist then cease using the medication and have this assessed by your physician.

Avoid using any deodorant for the moment.
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