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What Causes Redness And Itching On Armpits?

I was sitting at dinner when my armpits and belt line started to itch. By the time I got home the armpits and belt line were all red,k itchy and blotchy. I showered and put on cortisone. It still itches, what do you think caused it and what should I do? As far as I know I have ever had a food allergy.
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
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Hi

Sudden itching with development of red itchy rash over the body going be suggestive of hives or urticaria .
Ir could have developed as a result of allergic tendency in the body after intake of any specific food stuffs or any drugs ,
Foods containing preservatives and colouring agents are most important causes .
Drugs like antibiotics or pain killers can cause urticaria .
You might need a regular course of oral antihistamine drugs .

Dr Geetika Paul
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What Causes Redness And Itching On Armpits?

Hi Sudden itching with development of red itchy rash over the body going be suggestive of hives or urticaria . Ir could have developed as a result of allergic tendency in the body after intake of any specific food stuffs or any drugs , Foods containing preservatives and colouring agents are most important causes . Drugs like antibiotics or pain killers can cause urticaria . You might need a regular course of oral antihistamine drugs . Dr Geetika Paul