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What Causes A Red Circle Below The Armpit?
Hello there, I have a red circle below my armpit, and on the skin above my armpit on my actual arm. skin is very irritated, sore, and is actually peeling in some area s. I think the cause might be some anti persperant deoderant, but I just want a second opinion.
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I would keep a possibility of fungal infection. This are because of closely apposing body folds e.g thighs and groin, axilla, submammary folds etc can trap sweat, heat and moisture, therefore making the area favorable for fungal proliferation.
If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a topical antifungal like clotrimazole cream, twice daily, regularly for 4 weeks.
An Oral antifungal e.g fluconazole is also advisable for a more complete cure
An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg once daily would help you in symptomatic itch relief.
Keeping the folds dry by using an antifungal dusting powder would help in preventing the recurrence.
regards
I would keep a possibility of fungal infection. This are because of closely apposing body folds e.g thighs and groin, axilla, submammary folds etc can trap sweat, heat and moisture, therefore making the area favorable for fungal proliferation.
If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a topical antifungal like clotrimazole cream, twice daily, regularly for 4 weeks.
An Oral antifungal e.g fluconazole is also advisable for a more complete cure
An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg once daily would help you in symptomatic itch relief.
Keeping the folds dry by using an antifungal dusting powder would help in preventing the recurrence.
regards
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