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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Red Welts Under Armpit

My boyfriend mentioned this to me that I decided to research. He said that this morning he scratched an itch under his left arm and suddenly lots of red welts came up everywhere he scratched and it has been hurting ever since. Got any ideas what this might be?
Wed, 10 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your boyfriend have symptoms of itching and red welts under armpit. Well it can be due to hives which could be "idiopathic," meaning no cause is known. Others may be triggered by viral infections or medications. Need not to worry. Mian treatment of hives is antihistamine which may be necessary for prolonged period. You may take Vitamin C and apply calamine lotion on the rashes. Short courses of oral cortisone or steroids are taken for short periods to settle more severe symptoms, so above treatment should be taken after consultation of your dermatologist with proper examination and rule out conditions like psoriasis and eczema.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Red Welts Under Armpit

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your boyfriend have symptoms of itching and red welts under armpit. Well it can be due to hives which could be idiopathic, meaning no cause is known. Others may be triggered by viral infections or medications. Need not to worry. Mian treatment of hives is antihistamine which may be necessary for prolonged period. You may take Vitamin C and apply calamine lotion on the rashes. Short courses of oral cortisone or steroids are taken for short periods to settle more severe symptoms, so above treatment should be taken after consultation of your dermatologist with proper examination and rule out conditions like psoriasis and eczema. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari