Suggest Treatment For Itchy Patches On Armpits

Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016

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Question : Hello, I have 3-4 red quarter sized itchy patches on my armpits. Had it for 30 days.

I stopped using deodorant 2 weeks ago to eliminate that possible irritation.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (12 hours later)

Here are 2 pictures of the redness under my left armpit. Thank you, Ab.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be eczematous reaction, use steroid cream and antihistaminic table

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it is looking like some eczematous reaction.

If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to use steroid cream like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily for 2 weeks and and take antihistaminic like tablet Chlorpheniramine 4 mg 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.
Besides this, don't use deodorant , depilatory creams, dettol or any chemical over the affected areas.
Don't wear synthetic or tight clothes.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee