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What Causes Itchy Reddish Bump On Arm Along With Red Patches?
Question: My 13 year old daughter has a red itchy bump under her arm. it has been there for 2 weeks. both under arms have red patches and itch but just one has a lump. We thought the cause could be deodorant and switched to a different type but the red itchy patches and lump continues. There are no other symptoms.
Brief Answer:
Likely to be fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms XXXXXXX
Going by description of your symptoms, the cause of itchy rash is likely to be Intertrigonitis (fungal infection of skin folds ). The lump is likely to be due to secondary bacterial infection of skin and hair follicle. Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination.
It would be very helpful if you could provide me with clinical photograph for further assessment and advise.
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Likely to be fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms XXXXXXX
Going by description of your symptoms, the cause of itchy rash is likely to be Intertrigonitis (fungal infection of skin folds ). The lump is likely to be due to secondary bacterial infection of skin and hair follicle. Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination.
It would be very helpful if you could provide me with clinical photograph for further assessment and advise.
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Is there an email address I can send a picture to?
Brief Answer:
It is due to fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
Thanks for providing the clinical picture. The rash is definitely due to fungal infection. The bump is due to secondary bacterial infection.
I would suggest you the following
1. Keep the area clean and dry
2. local application of antifungal and steroid ointment will be helpful in relieving the symptoms
3. If the lump persist , do consult your Physician as it could be due to abscess formation
4. Regular twice daily shovering and applying antifungal dusting powder after that will help
5. If the itching is intense then anti-histamine can be used
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak
It is due to fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
Thanks for providing the clinical picture. The rash is definitely due to fungal infection. The bump is due to secondary bacterial infection.
I would suggest you the following
1. Keep the area clean and dry
2. local application of antifungal and steroid ointment will be helpful in relieving the symptoms
3. If the lump persist , do consult your Physician as it could be due to abscess formation
4. Regular twice daily shovering and applying antifungal dusting powder after that will help
5. If the itching is intense then anti-histamine can be used
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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