underarm rash

[ignats]

I developed a rash under one arm which spread to the other underarm after a couple of months. I am currently on cephalexin (antibiodic) for this. It has calmed the rash down but hasn't eliminated it totally. I have read that unsweetened, unflavored yogurt rubbed on the rash will help due to the bacteria in it. The bacteria will eat the yeast  that is growing and causing the infection. Yeast grows naturally in our bodies. There is susposed to be a bacteria in our bodies that keeps this yeast down to an acceptable level for our bodies. (I found this out when I got radiation and chemotheraphy for  throat and tongue cancer). The radiation killed the bacteria that is susposed to kill the yeast, so the yeast continued to grow until I had sores all in my mouth and throat to the point I couldn't eat or swallow anything. (Lost 40 pounds) Ever since I had the radiation the yeast gets out of control now and again. Instead of eating yogurt, I drink 3 large glasses of acidophilus milk 3 times a day for a few days (I purchase it at Marsh grocery and it tastes like regular milk, cost $2.50/half gallon). So perhaps rubbing some of the acidophilus milk on the rash will help if it is a yeast infection. (Not sure if it is a yeast infection)

Also some people said they were having problems with their deodorant. I developed my rash after I shaved and immediately put on my usual deodorant. I since have found a new deodorant, Lavilin, that is a hypo-allergenic cream. There is no feminine or masculine scent so can be used by either. It is applied once every 5-7 days. I have tried it and it really does work for that long. No deodorant should be applied right after shaving. I wait till the following day to apply deodorant after shaving now. I paid $11 for my deodorant-Lavilin- at a natural/health food store in Indianapolis, Indiana- Georgetown Market. It can also be purchased on line at  http://www.zoomlavilin.com/ It is sold in multiples on line. It is void of all the harmful products in most deodorants. Hope this is helpful.      


This discussion is related to Armpit Rash.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

That was a very informative and useful post. You should avoid using a deodarant directly to your under arm skin, avoid shaving or waxing the area for some time. These could be the cause of your symptoms.

Try to avoid sweat accumulation at the sites and use a powder. Keep the area clean and wear lose, comfortable clothes.

Since when have you noticed the lesion?

This could be some insect bite, eczema or bacterial skin infection or dermatitis.

You could take oral antihistamine medications for the itching and apply calamine lotion at the site.

It would be best to consult a skin specialist as nothing can be said with surety without having a look at the lesions.

Let us know about what the doctor advises and post us if you have any other doubts.

Regards.