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What Can Cause Stretch Marks And Itching Under The Armpits?

I have red stretch marks under my armpits I’m not sure what it is, after i shower my armpits become sticky and really itchy my question is what can be causing this cause it’s getting worse the red marks are spreading what can I know about this condition and how to treat it
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Hello,

If it spreading and is itchy then most probably sounds like a fungal infection. although there so many other conditions which can present like this.

You can use ketoconazole 2 per cent topical cream twice daily for about a week. If it subsides with this it is a fungal infection and you can continue this cream for 15-20days. If not I suggest you meet a local dermatologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shriya Naique Nachinolcar, General & Family Physician
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What Can Cause Stretch Marks And Itching Under The Armpits?

Hello, If it spreading and is itchy then most probably sounds like a fungal infection. although there so many other conditions which can present like this. You can use ketoconazole 2 per cent topical cream twice daily for about a week. If it subsides with this it is a fungal infection and you can continue this cream for 15-20days. If not I suggest you meet a local dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shriya Naique Nachinolcar, General & Family Physician