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Recurring Rash Where Arm And Biceps Meet, Red. Appling Cortisol Cream. Lifting Weight. Recommendations?

I have had a recurring rash where my arm and bicep meet for a couple years. It comes and goes over time but has been re-appearing lately. I have tried Cortisol cream and it seems to lessen the redness but do not know what it is. It does not itch, but just appears in red blots with 4-5 inches length/width. I am pretty active with lifting weights and running as well, but do not use that sections for lifting. Also, it is only on my right arm. Any help would be fantastic. Thanks!
Tue, 7 May 2013
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Hello,
The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having fungal infection.

Management includes:
1. Keeping the area dry & avoid too much exposure to water or sweat formation.
2. Antihistamine preparations like cetirizine to provide symptomatic relief.
3. Application of topical antifungal cream to tackle the causative organism.
4. Topical antibiotics can also be applied to prevent secondary bacterial infections.

If symptoms still persist or aggravate further, then it will be better to consult a Dermatologist & get a proper examination done to find out the actual cause.
So that appropriate management steps could be taken.

Also avoid wearing tight clothes...as it will cause sweating & predispose to infections.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Thanks & take care.
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Recurring Rash Where Arm And Biceps Meet, Red. Appling Cortisol Cream. Lifting Weight. Recommendations?

Hello, The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having fungal infection. Management includes: 1. Keeping the area dry & avoid too much exposure to water or sweat formation. 2. Antihistamine preparations like cetirizine to provide symptomatic relief. 3. Application of topical antifungal cream to tackle the causative organism. 4. Topical antibiotics can also be applied to prevent secondary bacterial infections. If symptoms still persist or aggravate further, then it will be better to consult a Dermatologist & get a proper examination done to find out the actual cause. So that appropriate management steps could be taken. Also avoid wearing tight clothes...as it will cause sweating & predispose to infections. Wishing you a Good Health. Thanks & take care.