underarm rash

[dcjdreams]

I have had a rash in my armpits since I started puberty at age 13, I am now 21.
I went to the doctors when it first flared up was given a 1% hydrocortisone, which i used persistantly, with no results.
I returned and was given a steriod cream I cant remember the name, it began with a B, it was cream in colour, and I was told it could stain clothing. Again this recommendation didnt help.
Since then I have been given countless tubes of hydrocortisones, including eumovate, daktacort etc, all with no results.
I was advised not to use deodorant or anti persperant. Told not to shave there. To wear baggy clothing.

Nothing helps.

It is always bright red, very sore often with a burning sensation.

It hasnt spread anywhere else.

I do suffer from asthma and excema

anyhelp would be greatly appreciated! thanks

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Glad the post was of some help to you.

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you need any other information.

Post us about what your doctor advises.

Regards.

[dcjdreams]

I have tried using the calamine lotion for the past week, does not seem to have improved.
I am going to take the oral antihistamine for the next week whilst using the calamine to see if this helps.

thanks for your suggestions

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It could be eczema, sweat dermatitis, allergic reactions or eczema.

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.

Wear lose comfortable cotton clothes.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema

Let us know if you need any further information.

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.