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Can Severely Itchy Infection Near The Underarms Be Cured?
Question: Infection near underarms... Very itchy
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection (tinea)
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can see red, scaly patches in both the underarms. This seems like a fungal infection(Tinea). Sweat, humidity and warmth of body folds favour growth of the fungus. Fungal infection is usually itchy.
I suggest you to take an oral antifungal e.g either Itraconazole or Terbinafine for 2 weeks. In addition I suggest you to apply a topical antifungal e.g either clotrimazole 1% cream or ketoconazole 2% cream, twice daily for 2 weeks. You may also take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet for a few days for symptomatic relief from itching.
These are all prescription medications.
Regards
Fungal infection (tinea)
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can see red, scaly patches in both the underarms. This seems like a fungal infection(Tinea). Sweat, humidity and warmth of body folds favour growth of the fungus. Fungal infection is usually itchy.
I suggest you to take an oral antifungal e.g either Itraconazole or Terbinafine for 2 weeks. In addition I suggest you to apply a topical antifungal e.g either clotrimazole 1% cream or ketoconazole 2% cream, twice daily for 2 weeks. You may also take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet for a few days for symptomatic relief from itching.
These are all prescription medications.
Regards
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