Hi Doctor, For The Last Few Months I Have Had

Posted on Tue, 24 Sep 2019

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Question : Hi Doctor,

for the last few months i have had itchy armpits.
There is no visable lumps, or rashes.

I have also had an itchy spot on the inside of my arm for about 6 years. Nothing has ever developed.

i have revently had a full blood count and eveything was fine.

i have googled and now im concerned about Lymphoma. what are your thoughts?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic in nature, topical steroid, antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and it seems to be allergic in nature.
It could be related to deodorants, perfumes, textiles, soaps and hot humid weather.
It doesn’t seem to be related to lymphoma.
I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet cetrizine 10mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (14 hours later)

Are you abke to give me mkre informafion on why you dont think its related to lymphoma?

im feeling really anxious about this and more information my help.

would a full blood count show anything suspicious if it was lymphoma?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your complete blood count is normal, there are no lumps in armpit

Detailed Answer:
In case of lymphoma you will develop enlarged lymph nodes.
There will be lumps in the armpit.
Also your complete blood count will show abnormality.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana