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I have these rash or dark patch in my armpits. Not sure what they are and cause of it. If anyone can help me know what it is, common causes and a home remedy for it Regards

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This is due to bacterial infection. It can be due to sweating. Home remedies will not help. Consult online for proper treatment. ...  Read More

I have a problem of rashes on both armpit , I feel itching . please suggest me what to do , I have uploaded picture of affected area.

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Apply Luliderm cream + fucidin cream two times in a day. If itching is three take Tablet levocetrizine ...  Read More

I have a problem of rashes on my both armpit, I feel itchy , I have picture of my affected area. Please advice what to do .

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It's Fungus infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed prescri ...  Read More

I have rashes in my armpit from last one month. It is completely red and there is growth of few warts also. It is always itchy.

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Thanks for the query. Meet a Dermatologist to get the diagnosis confirmed as the treatment depends on it. There are many treatment options for a wart and it depends on the location, size and number o ...  Read More

Sir from yesterday night I have rash in my armpit actually I don't know wheather rash or not but rash type pain when touch and little redness in that area please advise

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When you can't see your own problems then we don't expect that you will be able to describe them properly. Please consult with a General Physician in your area who can see the disease or rash which yo ...  Read More

Sir from last night I had rash in armpit actually I don't know wheather rash or not but rash type pain when touch and little redness in small part of that area

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Maintain local hygiene and if the pain is bothersome see a general practitioner in person. ...  Read More

I have rashes in armpit .....small pustules type ....I have started using allegra 180 once a day and clotrimazole powder

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It may be eczema or fungal infection. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ...  Read More

I have an armpit rash with peeling skin and pimples the peeling skin is in a circle not sure why it's been that way for a few days I was tbinkbyeast

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Use DK gel twice daily, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult privately or online for detailed information and p ...  Read More

Itchy elongated rashes in armpit, have persisted for around 15 days They are itchy and have now become irritated

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Fungal infection or Ring worm.. when occurs in groin, called as jock itch.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have got a bad rashes under my armpit (Underarms) It is very itchy and have become dark black patches, please help me...

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It may be a fungal infection. The treatment for fungal infection is simple. You have to take anti fungal tablets and creams for 4 to 6 weeks following which it resolves. Do not apply soap on that area ...  Read More

Brown rashes in armpits , what is this called, please tell the name , what should I do further, it's only in one side

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My mother has lumps in armpit, redness and rashes from a month, gradually redness and rashes have reduced but the lump is consistent with swelling and a bit itching.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Pain in armpits and a pimple like structure in armpit. Can this be muscle pain. Will hot bottle help in this case ?

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Yesterday I was travelling the entire day and as it was hot I was sweating. Then later in the evening I experienced slight itching in my breast area. I wiped the sweat from there. However today morning I have a pinkish rash in that area. It is not very itchy. Is there any cream I could use to get rid of it

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Please consult online for proper assessment and detailed prescription. ...  Read More

I share the picture of my armpit please look at and tell me the reason behind the pain because I have done 3 times ultrasound and scan was normal so please tell me what is the causes

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I am obese 94kgs and height 5 ft . Mother of 2 year old kid . I have swelling under my left armpit . Which is soft and fatty to touch . I noticed it while wearing sleeve less dress . But It doesn't bother me . Is it cause of concern? What's that? Please kindly reply

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Sir in may June July i have rash boil in my backside but that is now okay from I month but 4-5 days ago I developed red rash and some boil in my armpit left armpit it is very much right armpit very minimal but present but in left armpit it is there I am attaching pictures please see and one more thing is from few days I am developing some boil in m

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi, I am a 35 year old male. It's been 4 days since I started feeling sensitivity in my right armpit. It happened all of a sudden. I shaved off the armpit assuming armpit hair must have caused it. But it was not. There is no swelling or any abnormal growth anywhere in the armpit. I have pinched nerve in C6-C8 vertebrae and am recovering. I have b

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This issue can be resolve easily but we need more detail medical history to evaluate diagnosis and treatment accordingly ...  Read More

I am having pain in one place in both armpit as if there is a lump ..kindly suggest what should i do ??

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Get an ultrasound breast done. ...  Read More

I am 29 years old . I do have a fiberadenoma in my right side of my breast Is it due to fiberadenoma my right armpit is more than the left side. Which is feel awkward.

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There is an axillary breast on both sides , May be Your Fibroadenoma is near the right axillary breast looks bigger than left. Every women have one breast a little bigger than the other . ...  Read More

I have this pimple in armpit since 1 week. What is this? How many days will it take to heal? Anything I need to do for this?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My 3.5 months old baby has got this rash in his armpits.. its vry light.. can i use Himalaya diaper rash cream on it?? Doc pls suggest something

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Fungal infection Miconazole cream can be applied ...  Read More

I want to know can ankylosing spondylitis cause both side pain in armpit region , my heart all test are quite normal, but feeling epigastric pain and constipation

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Consult gastroenterologist for epigastric pain and constipation. Arm pit pain has many reasons. Is ankylosing spondylitis predominantly affect lumbar region. Cervical pain can also be der. Look for o ...  Read More

Sir Can the antibiotics cause swollen lymph nodes . Because whenever I take antibiotics only I am getting pain in armpit and groin.please help me understand

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No antibiotics generally don't lead to swollen lymph nodes. Usually during any infection you might have swollen lymph nodes and they get relieved by taking antibiotics. You just might be noticing them ...  Read More

INTERTRIGO ARMPIT AS NAMED BY OUR DERMATOLOGIST, MY WIFE IS HAVING SEVERE SKIN RASHES WITH ITCHING AS WELL AS BURNING SENSATION IN ONE SIDE OF HER ARMPIT SINCE MORE THAN 6 MONTHS. I AM UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND WHY THE GIVEN MEDICATIONS ARE NOT WORKING WELL. IS THERE ANY OTHER ISSUE WHICH THE DERMATOLOGIST FAILED TO DIAGNOSE WELL? IS IT ACTUALLY INTER

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I see my armpits both gone dark suddenly. Not sure what happened. I use my regular deodorant for a long time. What could be the cause for this.

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Yes could be ...  Read More

Yesterday I had a bump in my left armpit and later next there was pus coming out of it. What would be the reason

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Needs to be diagnosed in clinic, visit ur nearby dr. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I am feeling a small lump under my left armpit. While pressing it hurts, but i am not clear about the cause. Please suggest what to do and is it any serious condition?

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Take online consultation ...  Read More

Hello Doctor I am getting some rashes in my armpits. Please see the attached photo and let me know the solution. Thanks

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am having armpit swelling with some rashes. I feel like a lump there. It's painful. Suggestions needed.

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

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