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What Causes Circular Pinkish Rash On Armpits?
I have recently developed pink rings under my armpits, they have been there for about 3 weeks now. When I first noticed them I was trying on clothes at a thrift store. My family member told me it looks like heat rash and i recently changed my deodorant. So I stopped wearing that new deodorant for 2 weeks and nothing has changed. It was there before I shaved my armpits and after. It is not razor burn. I have been using a brand new razor. They do not itch or hurt however they are scary to look at.
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
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hello there
As per your description, yours seems to be a case of an infection.a dermatologist could evaluate your armpits with what is known as a woods lamp to rule put fungal growth.with the given description , it can either be a fungal or antibacterial infection which responds very well to treatment.
You have done very well with ceasing to apply your deodorant, however refrain from shaving ...even with a new razor unless you have got yourself evaluated as shaving can cause infections to steep further inside.
hope I have been helpful
Dr Shameena
As per your description, yours seems to be a case of an infection.a dermatologist could evaluate your armpits with what is known as a woods lamp to rule put fungal growth.with the given description , it can either be a fungal or antibacterial infection which responds very well to treatment.
You have done very well with ceasing to apply your deodorant, however refrain from shaving ...even with a new razor unless you have got yourself evaluated as shaving can cause infections to steep further inside.
hope I have been helpful
Dr Shameena
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