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How Can I Get Rid Of Dry Scaly Patch Of Skin Under The Arms ?

I have a very dry scaly patch of skin under both of my arms, it is also very sore. I have tried lots of things but nothing seems to be working. I have stopped using deodorant and have been using baby powder . It seems to be the only thing that doesn t irritate it further. But if i sweat it becomes more red and more painful. I have not switched to any new detergent, deodorant, or soap. What could it be and how can i get it to go away?
posted on Mon, 2 Apr 2012
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  User's Response
Do not use Deodorant in both arm pit. washed both arm pit with tap water & allow to open for drying. it will heal with in few days. There is no requirement to anything apply. if not so then you consult dermatologist.
Dietitian & Nutritionist,  Dinesh Kurmi's  Response
Hi can you get me the photos of it cause it may be some skin leason. Or just show to some dermetologist. Its good that u have stopped using deo and powder. You just apply calandula ont and see to it that it doesnt get dryed apply some warm oil and show some derma. bye and take care.
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Dermatologist,  Dr. Puvvula Kishore Kumar's  Response
Hi..dear user.,
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
Dry scaly patch..,along with sore.,
with sweat irritate and painful.,
it could be INFECTED FUNGUS..(Mixed).,
So go for.,
1) Topical application of Clotrimazole,betamethasone and Gentamycin..,
2 times daily..,
2) Tab..Levocetrizine..daiy for 7 days..,
3) Tab..Fluconazole 150 mg weekly once for 6 weeks.,
4) Tab..Ofloxacin 200 mg 2 times daily., for 3 dys..,
ok..thanQ
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Dr. Sneha Rathi's  Response
Do not use deodarant .According to ayurveda apply shat dhaut ghrut at bed time
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How Can I Get Rid Of Dry Scaly Patch Of Skin Under The Arms ?

Do not use Deodorant in both arm pit. washed both arm pit with tap water & allow to open for drying. it will heal with in few days. There is no requirement to anything apply. if not so then you consult dermatologist.