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What Medication To Use For Itchy Rash Under Arms And On Neck?

Hello I have been having a very itchy rash under my arms and its spreading on to my neck. I thought it was a heat rash and I ve tried everything! Cortisone ten plus, lanacane etc. Nothing works. I used to have clobetasol and that cleared it up instantly. It s there something otc I can use just like it?
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It could be miliaria (Prickly heat). Please do not apply steroid cream as it can mask the diagnosis, Do cold sponging and use dusting powder on skin folds and area prone for itching. Along with these measure, use Calamine lotion.

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What Medication To Use For Itchy Rash Under Arms And On Neck?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It could be miliaria (Prickly heat). Please do not apply steroid cream as it can mask the diagnosis, Do cold sponging and use dusting powder on skin folds and area prone for itching. Along with these measure, use Calamine lotion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.