What Causes Rashes Under The Arms?

Posted on Wed, 9 Aug 2017

Question: Hi, I am having rashes in under arm. Can you suggest therapy for this.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures, please

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic,

I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly. You can simply upload them to the reports section of this web page.

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Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (55 minutes later)

Photos attached for your reference. It causes itching

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Ringworm infection, oral and topical antifungals

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be ringworm infection which is a fuungal infection of the skin.
I would recommend you to take oral and topical antifungals.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to take capsule itraconazole 100 mg twice daily and apply terbinafine cream on the affected areas twice daily for 2-3 weeks.
For itching take antihistaminic like tablet levocetrizine 5 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
Besides this keep the area dry, wear loose cotton clothes, stay in cool airy environment and avoid sharing of soap and towel.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Can i apply coconut oil in affected area for relief

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Coconut oil can be used

Detailed Answer:
Yes you can apply coconut oil in the affected area.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana