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Itchy Scaly Rash Spreading On The Underarms. Redness Not Going Away Despite Using Hydrocortisone. Remedy?
This itchy scaly rash has spread under both of my underarms. Under my left arm there is almost a red circle and then rash spread around it with raised bumps when inflammed. The right side has the same rash but no circle. It will become very itchy and sometimes red especially if its irritated. Hydrocortisone calms the itch, but its been here for 3 weeks and is not going away. What is this and how do I get rid of it?
Mon, 17 Jun 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
You might be suffering from a fungal infection.
It is called as tinea cruris.
application of steroids will worsen the condition.
you need treatment with antifungals
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
Thanks for the query.
You might be suffering from a fungal infection.
It is called as tinea cruris.
application of steroids will worsen the condition.
you need treatment with antifungals
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
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