Hi There, I Recently Noticed These Brown Spots Under My

Posted on Sat, 18 Jan 2020

Question: hi there,

i recently noticed these brown spots under my left armpit and wondered what they are/if theres a concern. Recent blood work is all borderline perfect, however my ANA levels are positive and i deal with muscle and joint pain, and pressure in head on a daily basis occasional dizziness, but there%E2%80%99s no evidence of major auto immune diseaaes like RA and MS. Any help is grearly appreciated, thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload a clearer image and give a bit more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I have gone through your query and reviewed the image.

They seem like a fungal infection.

However, the image is not very clear.
I'd request you to kindly upload a few more clear images.
Also let me know if you have any symptoms? like itching?
Do you have these on other side as well?

Hope to assist you further.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 hours later)

I have attached a photo with flash, hopefully it%E2%80%99s clearer. Tight/itchy feeling sometimes, but nothing bothersome, just noticed these four marks the past few days. And no, its just the left side.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Topical antifungal cream

Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
Seems like a fungal infection. I suggest you to use a topical antifungal e.g ketoconazole 2% cream, twice daily for a few days. It is a prescription cream and you may use it under supervision of your local doctor. You may take an oral antihistamine e.g cetirizine 10mg tablet once a day for a symptomatic relief from itching.
Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T