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What Causes A Rash On The Armpit After Using New Deodorant?
My husband has a light brown triangular rash in his armpit, especially above the crease. He used a different deodorant, and stopped when the rash appeared. He says it is painful. I do not feel any lumps or bumps. What is it? Does he need to see his doctor, or are there topical products he can try?
Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. What lesions your husband is experiencing after using deodorant spray appears to be allergic reaction of skin to some of the ingredients contained in it. Kindly discontinue its use, otherwise it might flare up the lesions. Kindly clean the area with mild antiseptic like Savlon twice daily. After drying, apply Hydrocortisone cream over the lesions. Also, he needs to take Tablet.Levocetirizine once a day. Gradually, he should be relieved from his symptoms. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.
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What Causes A Rash On The Armpit After Using New Deodorant?
Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. What lesions your husband is experiencing after using deodorant spray appears to be allergic reaction of skin to some of the ingredients contained in it. Kindly discontinue its use, otherwise it might flare up the lesions. Kindly clean the area with mild antiseptic like Savlon twice daily. After drying, apply Hydrocortisone cream over the lesions. Also, he needs to take Tablet.Levocetirizine once a day. Gradually, he should be relieved from his symptoms. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.