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Suggest Treatment For Lumps And Red Rashes On Armpits Due To Antiperspirant
Hi,I ve been on atripla for almost two years I m undetectable. Recently I ve been getting this lumps or small red rashes on armpits. They are usually itchy and my skin is always dry and I notice some peeling too. Do you know if that s something I should worry or is that a common thing? I asked my doctor about it but he said that it was probably the antiperspirant that was irritating my skin. I would like a second opinion thanks
Mon, 3 Jul 2017
hi,
thank you for putting up your query on HCM.
as per you history, you have been on TAB atripla for 2 years.
1. mild skin rash may be a side effect of tab atripla, but particularly in axilla, may be rare. you dont need to worry about it.
-- continue with your medication as mild skin rash and dryness is not an indication to stop an medication.
-- apply enmoist cream(white soft paraffin) twice a day and also, take bath with olive oil.
-- you may take tab levocetrizine once a day for itching.
2. second possibilty can be, what your doctor has told that prolonged use of antiperspirant have caused skin irritation.
my advise would be:
-- change your antipespirant regularly.
-- follow above advise.
still, if you have query, you can visit a nearby dermatologist.
hope, it helps.
wishing you a good health.
thank you
thank you for putting up your query on HCM.
as per you history, you have been on TAB atripla for 2 years.
1. mild skin rash may be a side effect of tab atripla, but particularly in axilla, may be rare. you dont need to worry about it.
-- continue with your medication as mild skin rash and dryness is not an indication to stop an medication.
-- apply enmoist cream(white soft paraffin) twice a day and also, take bath with olive oil.
-- you may take tab levocetrizine once a day for itching.
2. second possibilty can be, what your doctor has told that prolonged use of antiperspirant have caused skin irritation.
my advise would be:
-- change your antipespirant regularly.
-- follow above advise.
still, if you have query, you can visit a nearby dermatologist.
hope, it helps.
wishing you a good health.
thank you
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