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What Causes Severe Itchy Rashes On The Armpit?

About 6 hours ago I developed a rash around my under arms and portions of chest and back. this is first time this has happen. It reminds me of hives(i dont remember have that before). there is some serious itching with this. any suggestions to treat this ?
Thu, 13 Apr 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for yhe query I undrstand your concern.
The rashes you describes are likely to be fungal infection(follows excessive sweating,lack of hygiene)or allergic(alleegy to talking powder,barhing soap or fabric used for the garments)
Home management consists of finding possible cause.
Steroid based skin ointment application & removing cause of sllergy helps allergic rash

Frequent bathing,wearing cotton loose garnments,application of antifungal ointment most of the time help fungal dermatitis. Fungal dermatitis aggravated with steroids.
If no relief with suitable ointment/condition aggravates.. consult dermatologist for suitable oral medication.
Thanks.
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What Causes Severe Itchy Rashes On The Armpit?

Hi, Thanks for yhe query I undrstand your concern. The rashes you describes are likely to be fungal infection(follows excessive sweating,lack of hygiene)or allergic(alleegy to talking powder,barhing soap or fabric used for the garments) Home management consists of finding possible cause. Steroid based skin ointment application & removing cause of sllergy helps allergic rash Frequent bathing,wearing cotton loose garnments,application of antifungal ointment most of the time help fungal dermatitis. Fungal dermatitis aggravated with steroids. If no relief with suitable ointment/condition aggravates.. consult dermatologist for suitable oral medication. Thanks.