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How Can itchy Hives On The Armpit Be Treated?
i have a rather itchy skin problem that has been going on for over a year now i break in hives from my armpit down my arms and it stings but itchyness is rather intense it come an goes every fews days right now i have pictures i can upload but my arms are covered with this very warm rash that almost feels like a prickly rash itches like crazy somtimes dry somtimes rather seeping clear fluid been to the emergency room several times at times ready to tear my skin off they gave me a diagnoses of cellulites to dematitis eczema im wondering if my arms possibly have developed some type of skin cancer after prolonged rawness and being unhealed for so long?
Fri, 2 Nov 2018
Hello,
As a first line management you can take antihistamines like Pheniramine or Cetirizine for symptomatic relief.Keep the area always dry, you can use a good quality antiperspirant also.If symptoms persists better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
As a first line management you can take antihistamines like Pheniramine or Cetirizine for symptomatic relief.Keep the area always dry, you can use a good quality antiperspirant also.If symptoms persists better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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