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What Causes Small Red Spots Under The Armpits?

Posted on Mon, 4 Jul 2016

Question: I have small (pencil eraser) red/brown dots under both armpits. Not itchy/painful.

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Pityriasis versicolor; Oral Fluconazole

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern. I have XXXXXXX reviewed the images.

I would keep a possibility of pityriasis versicolor for these brownish red patches. Pityriasis versicolor is a fungal infection caused by a yeast Malassezia furfur.

Treatment would include a single dose of an oral antifungal tablet i.e Tablet Fluconazole400 mg. This would be curative.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)

Is that prwscription only or is that ove the countee r

Is there an OTC recommendation for direct application - I read Selsun Blue worked.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Selsun blue is antifungal and it should work

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Fluconazole is a prescription product
Selsun blue will work. It is an otc product. Lather it well on wet skin during shower and allow it to act for 5 minutes and then rinse it off thoroughly with shower. Use it for 5 days.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar