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What Causes A Foul Smelling Rash In The Armpit?

Posted on Mon, 21 Aug 2017

Question: I have a rash in my arm pits and a foul smell

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Either fungal infection or intertrigo, upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
According to your complaints it could be due to either fungal infection or intertrigo which is inflammation of the body folds.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section 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. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (15 hours later)

Can it be caused from foods that are eaten. I eat a lot of pasta and bread and cheese

What can I do?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to intake of certain foods, Clotrimazole cream & powder

Detailed Answer:
Yes it can be due to intake of certain foods like cheese.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply clotrimazole cream on the affected areas twice daily and apply clotrimazole dusting powder in the axilla 2-3 times in a day.
This should improve the rash as well as the foul smell.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D