Armpit rash?

[proton]

Just the one, had it about three months, tried a few ointments and lotions from the pharmacy which has some effect, but comes back. Anyone any idea what it is and how to get rid of it? Not using any deodorants on it, starting to itch a bit.

 

 

[G Rex]

No answer for you - but I have had the same for about 2 months. Just my left one. I thought it was from friction from some of my t-shirts.   Cortisone cream will calm it down - but it returns after a day or 2.

Curious and curioser!

[NickyLouie]

49 minutes ago, G Rex said:

   Cortisone cream will calm it down - but it returns after a day or 2.

Curious and curioser!

 

Will make it worse in cases like pictured , steroid cream should be avoided.

 

clotrimazole type cream - not mixed with steroids 

 

And washing it with 

 

 

 

 

[NickyLouie]

1 hour ago, proton said:

Just the one, had it about three months, tried a few ointments and lotions from the pharmacy which has some effect, but comes back. Anyone any idea what it is and how to get rid of it? Not using any deodorants on it, starting to itch a bit.

 

 

 

 

Immediately cut back on sugars and yeast i.e. beer , bread etc 

 

 tolnaftate + lamisil  , and some strong dandruff shampoos 

 

****Fluconazole and or Griseofulvin (Fluvin) pills would be a last resort if it does not start to clear with topical treatments 

 

[Kinnock]

Looks like contact dermatitis to me.  Past use of a deodorant that caused an allergic reaction, or maybe reaction to washing powder/liquid.  

 

Try changing washing liquid to a mild, natural one with no bleaching agents.

 

Also try shirts that have a lose fit to avoid contact with clothing under armpit.

 

 

[Lorry]

16 minutes ago, NickyLouie said:

 

Will make it worse in cases like pictured , steroid cream should be avoided.

 

clotrimazole type cream - not mixed with steroids 

 

And washing it with 

 

 

 

 

I agree, assuming it is a yeast infection. 

(Which "ointments and lotions" have you tried? For how long? How was the effect?)

 

You should avoid topical medications with steroids ( medicine ending on '-sone'), use only medications that have only 1 ingredient (e.g. clotrimazole or bifonazole), and continue the medication a week after the symptoms have disappeared.

No deodorants! But keep the affected areas dry and cool.

 

Lamisil or Tolnaftate are not first choice,  better something ending on '-zole' like I said (there are many, Econazole is another good one).

 

Instead of Nizoral shampoo, you can try to find generic ketoconazole shampoo, same ingredient,  but cheaper.

 

 

 

[blaze master]

Have you been using the same soap etc to shower or did you change it ?

[Sheryl]

Please give the names of the creams/lotions already tried.

[ukrules]

Is it an actual rash - with a raised surface or just a skin pigmentation change?

 

You mention itching which does suggest some form of rash but after multiple months - is it spreading or confined to only the 'sweaty' area ?