Suggest Treatment For Excessive Sweating In Armpit And Groin Area

Posted on Mon, 29 Jun 2015

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Mon, 29 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question : My arm pit and groin area are moist and i feel uncomfortable. Usually when i keep by hands parallel to my body, i feel some sticky feeling in my armpit. Please suggest me some remedies for the same. It is for the past 5 months.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Aldry

Detailed Answer:
Hello
This stickiness is due to excessive sweating.
I treat such cases with aldry lotion (aluminium chlorhydrate)
It helps in reducing sweating and gives immediate relief.
This can be used daily.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (19 minutes later)

I also have got strech marks because of this. The smell is also really bad in groin where i get dirt while rubbing. I have attached images for the same.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
It is looking like fungal infection.
Apply clotrimazole cream in morning.
This will take care of infection and bad smell.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad