What Causes A Rash Under The Armpit?

Posted on Tue, 15 Nov 2016

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Question : I am a 61 year old female, active lifestyle, workout everyday, and typically run errands right after I workout. I have noticed a rash under my left arm, and again in the fold area right above my pubic hair and in the fold between my left thigh and genital area. I think this is a type of yeast infection. How should I treat it?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Either intertrigo or yeast infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your complaints it could be either yeast infection or intertrigo which is inflammation of the body folds due to friction and moisture.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical antifungal like clotrimazole cream on the affected areas twice daily for 2 weeks.
Besides this take tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once daily at bedtime to relieve itching and irritation.
Also wear loose cotton clothes, avoid strenuous activity and stay in cool environment.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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