Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rashes In The Armpits

Posted on Tue, 28 Mar 2017

Question: I have developed an itchy rash in my armpits, elbows, groin and also habe piles. The hemoroids came first and slowly more areas (I would say lymph) areas have got itchy. I have never had this before.

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely allergic pruritus.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Most likely you are having pruritus.The possible causes for itchiness range from kidney or liver disease, to skin allegy.Most likely in your case the rashes are allergic.
Apply calamine lotion. Calamine lotion can help to sooth and calm your rash.
Take an over-the-counter antihistamine like Allegra 180 mg once daily for 5 days.
Apply hydrocortisone cream for an allergic reaction rash.

Test advice
Get a stool routine and microscopy done(worm infestation can also cause it).
Liver function test.
Kidney function test.

Follow up with report.
If possible attach few photos of rashes.
Than you.

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