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What Causes Itchy Rashes On Underarm And Back?

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Posted on Fri, 31 Jul 2015
Question: i have itching rashes like wounds on my left underarm, on my back side. all this things appears on left side of body . and also black itching on my left leg too. what will be the reason for all these? am suffering from dandruff too
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Lichen planus

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like lichen planus, an autoimmune disorder characterised by itch and blackish discoloration of skin.
I treat such cases with topical steroid cream and oral antihistamines.
It gives good response within two weeks.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 hours later)
sir ,
am suffering this for more than eight years. is it possible to cure this? it started as a single one then spreaded.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It can be controlled

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It can be controlled but cannot be totally cured.
I treat such cases with tapering steroid creams.
Initially with strong creams like Clobetasol followed by milder steroids like mometasone.
This gives good control of the disease.
You can try this.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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What Causes Itchy Rashes On Underarm And Back?

Brief Answer: Lichen planus Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. It is looking like lichen planus, an autoimmune disorder characterised by itch and blackish discoloration of skin. I treat such cases with topical steroid cream and oral antihistamines. It gives good response within two weeks. You can try this in consultation with your doctor. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.