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Suggest Remedy For Armpit Lump
Question: Burning redness under both underarms. Hurts to have arms by my side. No change in last 3 months in deodorant soap or anything. Attached you will find pictures. there are small lumps and a little swelling
Brief Answer:
Tinea/ intertrigo; Oral and topical antifungals
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query and I have also reviewed the image.
I will suggest a possibility of tinea/ intertrigo. Axilla is a common site for this because of moisture/ sweat that accumulates in axilla which encourages fungal growth.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to use a topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream preferably the one which is in combination with a topical steroid e.g beclomethasone dipropionate 0.025%. You may use it twice daily for 4 weeks.
In addition I will also suggest an oral antifungal e.g either fluconazole or itraconazole for 4 weeks
Avoid using deodorant in this area for the time being as it might cause more irritation.
Oral and topical antifungals are prescription medications and i suggest that you use these under supervision of a dermatologist in your region.
Regards
Tinea/ intertrigo; Oral and topical antifungals
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query and I have also reviewed the image.
I will suggest a possibility of tinea/ intertrigo. Axilla is a common site for this because of moisture/ sweat that accumulates in axilla which encourages fungal growth.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to use a topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream preferably the one which is in combination with a topical steroid e.g beclomethasone dipropionate 0.025%. You may use it twice daily for 4 weeks.
In addition I will also suggest an oral antifungal e.g either fluconazole or itraconazole for 4 weeks
Avoid using deodorant in this area for the time being as it might cause more irritation.
Oral and topical antifungals are prescription medications and i suggest that you use these under supervision of a dermatologist in your region.
Regards
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