Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rashes Under The Arms

Posted on Sat, 17 Sep 2016

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Sat, 17 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : Good Morning Doctor.

I am 47 year old. I have sensitive skin. Five days back I used deodorant directly under my arms.

The problem is I have rashes and suffering from itching please suggest good cream and medicines

Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.

Due to high denatured alcohol in some deodorants causes rashes and itching.
Just apply normal moisturizer and take antihistamines like Tab cetrizine once.
The above medication is available only with doctor's prescription.

Get back if any query.

Regards,
Dr VSK

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (10 minutes later)

I took citrizine it was temporary relief but I am having pain because of itching. Please help me

Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.

Apply lactocalamine lotion twice daily for 1 week. You get relieved.

Regards,
Dr VSK

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (7 minutes later)

Thank you so much Doctor.

Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for follow up.

You are welcome.

Regards,
Dr VSK

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar