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What Causes Red Ring Under Arm?

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Posted on Tue, 17 Feb 2015
Question: A red ring appeared under my arm about 4 or so weeks back and has not subsided. Any advice?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is appearing like a fungal infection.
I treat such patients with ointment clotrimazole and have seen excellent response.
You can try this.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 minutes later)
Could it be related to an Sti?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
not sti

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It cannot be sti.
No sexually transmitted disease presents like this.
Thank you
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What Causes Red Ring Under Arm?

Brief Answer: fungal infection Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. It is appearing like a fungal infection. I treat such patients with ointment clotrimazole and have seen excellent response. You can try this. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you