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Rashes near underarms
Hello Sir/ Madam,
Since past 2 3 days i am having rashes near underarms which is itching as well as hurting.
Can you please give me some suggestions or medicine for the same?
Also I hope that it isn't risky?
Kind regards,
Vaishnavi H
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Fungus or yeast 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 prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos.
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Could be an allergy if it’s so acute onset but fungal infection should be ruled out before starting medication
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Avoid tight clothing friction , use moisturiser
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Share pics of the rash for better understanding
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Need to share photos for better assessment and treatment
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You need a proper examination to come to diagnosis if the cause is fungal bacterial
So please consult a dermatologist
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Don’t apply combination steroid cream for the same as it can flare up to more worse condition
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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 & guidance.
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Dr. Rashmi Naldeega
Aesthetic Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment
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Dr. Rahul Trivedi
Dermatology
1 yrs exp
Gulbarga
Hello we need to differentiate if it's fungal or bacterial or something else
It's very vague to understand without any photographs
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Dr. Keerthi S
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
Rash near underarms maybe due to several reasons, like fungal, viral, allergic.
Kindly consult online or in person to evaluate better
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Dr. Dhavala Guna Sagarika
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Srikakulam
Detailed history and clear images are required for correct diagnosis and treatment. It might be a fungal infection. It resolves with treatment
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kindly book online consultation for proper management
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Dr. Devang Pandya
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Jamnagar
Don’t worry
it’s a reversible condition
Need some history and some clear photos for further guidance
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Book online consultation for further guidance
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Need to see the severity of condition
Consult online with photos for proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
It may be fungal infection
Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management.
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Noida
Kindly consult online with pictures for proper evaluation. It may be Infection.
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