What Causes A Circular Red Rash In The Armpit?

Posted on Fri, 23 Dec 2016

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Fri, 23 Dec 2016 Answered on

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 Last reviewed on

Question : red ring/rashy in armpit?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be ringworm infection, upload pictures please

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at Health Care Magic

It could be ringworm infection but I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected area so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly. You can simply upload/attach them at the reports section.

Awaiting....
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (16 hours later)

It is fairly light this mornings by but gets dark and the inside of the circle is lighter than the outside when irritated

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Either ringworm infection or eczema, clotrimazole cream

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photo and it seems to be either ringworm which is a fungal infection or patch of eczema.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream on the affected area twice daily for 2-3 weeks.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng