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Reddish Swollen Underarm Rash. Any Medication?
Hello dr. I have an underarm rash that is read, a little swollen & very dry. I haven t put anything on it. I have an appointment two weeks from now but I am very uncomfortable. I haven t shaved it & I haven t switched deoterant or detergent. It doesn t sting at all. I try keeping it dry and I wear loose fitting shirts so I don t irritate it. Is there anything that I can put on it?
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An underarm swelling is most likely related to swollen underarm lymph nodes, of which there are numerous causes. Other possiblities include a skin lump that appears under the arm, such as an infected skin follicle in underarm hair. Less likely is a particular local underarm condition. Don't apply any type of deodorants or ointments over it. You should wear cotton clothes. You are keeping the area dry that is very good. You can take antibiotics for 5 days and anti- inflammatory drugs for swelling. You can wash the area with antiseptic solution. For further advice consult your doctor.
wishing you a good health.
An underarm swelling is most likely related to swollen underarm lymph nodes, of which there are numerous causes. Other possiblities include a skin lump that appears under the arm, such as an infected skin follicle in underarm hair. Less likely is a particular local underarm condition. Don't apply any type of deodorants or ointments over it. You should wear cotton clothes. You are keeping the area dry that is very good. You can take antibiotics for 5 days and anti- inflammatory drugs for swelling. You can wash the area with antiseptic solution. For further advice consult your doctor.
wishing you a good health.
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Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic,
The common cause of under arm rash is folliculitis.
Damage of hair follicles due to friction, blockage and shaving can cause folliculitis.
Damaged follicles generally get infected with staphylococcus bacteria.
A course of proper antibiotic is required.
You should consult a Skin specialist to get the prescription.
Thanks for your trust in Healthcaremagic and posting your query with HCM.
Hope you found my response to your query informative and helpful.
With good wishes,
Dr.Chandra Shekhar Sharma
Welcome to HealthCareMagic,
The common cause of under arm rash is folliculitis.
Damage of hair follicles due to friction, blockage and shaving can cause folliculitis.
Damaged follicles generally get infected with staphylococcus bacteria.
A course of proper antibiotic is required.
You should consult a Skin specialist to get the prescription.
Thanks for your trust in Healthcaremagic and posting your query with HCM.
Hope you found my response to your query informative and helpful.
With good wishes,
Dr.Chandra Shekhar Sharma
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