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Suggest Remedy For Rash In Armpit

I have a rash in my left armpit only. Little itch. My doctor prescribed and I used a tube of ketocamozole. After six weeks I returned to the doctor. He then prescribed, which I took, a four day course of ketocamozole. Each time the rash greatly improved but did not quite go away. Same response when I use OTC anti-fungal, lotrimin.The rash is almost non-existent, but flares up when I perspire. Always there.Should I try a steroid of some type?
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Hello,

As per your case history you are suffering from fungal infection called as Tinea Corporis.

My treatment advice is:

1. Maintain good hygiene and bath twice daily.
2. Apply an antifungal cream like Clotrimazole cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine medicine like Levocetirizine twice daily for 7 to 10 days.
4. Other treatment options are Oral Fluconazole, Itraconazole and Terbinafine taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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Suggest Remedy For Rash In Armpit

Hello, As per your case history you are suffering from fungal infection called as Tinea Corporis. My treatment advice is: 1. Maintain good hygiene and bath twice daily. 2. Apply an antifungal cream like Clotrimazole cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine medicine like Levocetirizine twice daily for 7 to 10 days. 4. Other treatment options are Oral Fluconazole, Itraconazole and Terbinafine taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech