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What Is The Cause Of Dark Rash Under My Armpit?

ive got these dark itchy rashes on the top of my thighs going into my bikini area. there are also itchy spots on my bum (not as itchy as the rash). ive also got a little dark rash under my armpit. ive had this problem for about four or five years. any help??
Mon, 10 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
Thr contion you have described is difficult to diagnose without proper clinical examination but from badic description i would suggest two differential diagnosis. Firstly, it could be simple ringworm/ fungal infection and secondly it could be erythrasma( bacterial infection). Ideally your dermatologist would prescribe a course of oral drugs and creams for local application depending on whether it is fungal or bacterial. Apart from these you should apply some dusting powder to absorb excess sweat and prevent growth of microbes. Maintain proper hygiene of these areas.
hope this will take carw of your queries.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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What Is The Cause Of Dark Rash Under My Armpit?

Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. Thr contion you have described is difficult to diagnose without proper clinical examination but from badic description i would suggest two differential diagnosis. Firstly, it could be simple ringworm/ fungal infection and secondly it could be erythrasma( bacterial infection). Ideally your dermatologist would prescribe a course of oral drugs and creams for local application depending on whether it is fungal or bacterial. Apart from these you should apply some dusting powder to absorb excess sweat and prevent growth of microbes. Maintain proper hygiene of these areas. hope this will take carw of your queries. Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda