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Used Teatree Oil Under Arm On A Skin Tag. Rash Spreading To Side And Back. Try Benadryl?

I used tea tree oil topically under my arm for 4 weeks on a skin tag. After 4 weeks a small rash occurred under my arm. I put cortisone on it to help with the mild itchiness. I then tried Neosporin on it, which just made it worse. It is now spreading down the underside of my arm, my side and my back. The itching remains mild, doesn t disrupt sleep and seems to get worse when I m wearing long sleeves. Was going to try some Benedryl next to see if it would calm it down.
Sat, 3 Aug 2013
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HI,
Thanks for writing in.
The condition can be scalp allergic contact dermatitis.
A visit to dermatologist will allow proper diagnosis and treatment.
Till the time you can use hydrocortisone cream and a cetirizine 10mg tablet daily can help you with itching.
Hope this helps.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatology
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Used Teatree Oil Under Arm On A Skin Tag. Rash Spreading To Side And Back. Try Benadryl?

HI, Thanks for writing in. The condition can be scalp allergic contact dermatitis. A visit to dermatologist will allow proper diagnosis and treatment. Till the time you can use hydrocortisone cream and a cetirizine 10mg tablet daily can help you with itching. Hope this helps. Regards DrSudarshan MD Dermatology