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Under arm rash/dry skin fungal infection
I deployed to Iraq a year ago. By the time I returned I had some dry skin symptoms that appeared a bit darker under my right armpit. It was a small area, I just thought it was dry skin. So I applied lotion for a month or so and forgot about it. Now I deployed again 8 months later and it seems to have gotten worse and spread to the side of my peck to the edge of my back. Also seems to have started a tiny area under my left armpit. I talked to a "medic here in iraq" and he thinks it's fungal, but idk. It doesn't seem to be getting any better within 2.5 weeks of athletes foot cream treatment.
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Greetings. Fungal infection is quite common, especially more common in men. This is often related to humidity, tight clothing, excess sweating and accumulation of moisture. You'll need to keep the area dry, wear lose clothing. You'll need to see a dermatologist for confirmation of infection and treatment with oral antifungals and creams. If there's resistance to one particular medicine another medicine may be needed depending on your improvement. DO NOT USE OVER THE COUNTER CREAMS LIKE BETNOVATE GM OR PAN DERM OR QUADRIDERM... this will only prolong the infection. Hope this helps. Caution: Make sure you see a qualified MD / DNB/ DVD dermatologist for all your skin and hair issues. Don’t be lured in by quacks. Know your treating doctor/ discourage quackery! Warm regards, Dr Govind Suresh Mittal. Bengaluru
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