What Causes An Itchy Red Rash In The Armpit?

Posted on Wed, 26 Oct 2016

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Question : Hi, I have had a very itchy raised red rash under my arms, in my groin area and in the "crack" of my buttock area for over a week. I have been taking 10mg Zyrtec daily and it is not helping. I have changed my deoderent 3 times and even went with no deoderent for 3 days but it continues to worsen. The fact that it is in other areas of my body makes it pretty evident that it is not an issue with the deoderent. I was recently treated for a yeast infection that I am still battling after 3 oral doses and one- 3 day cycle of the over the counter vaginal treatment. Could this rash be associated to the ongoing yeast infection?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
This rash appears to be fungal.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management..
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

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