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What Causes Red Ring Under Arm?
Posted on
Sun, 1 Feb 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sun, 1 Feb 2015
Answered on
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Question : A red ring appeared under my arm about 4 or so weeks back and has not subsided. Any advice?
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
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
Could it be related to an Sti?
Brief Answer:
not sti
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It cannot be sti.
No sexually transmitted disease presents like this.
Thank you
not sti
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It cannot be sti.
No sexually transmitted disease presents like this.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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