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Itchy Rash Under Both Armpits, Burning, Allergic To Deodorant. How It Will Go Away?
I have a rash under both armpits and it has a fishy or musty odor to it. It itches and burns alot, I have always had problems with deodorant and I no longer use them. I was using selsun blue to wash my armpits which helped for a short period. I started using natural mineral spray to cut the bad odor. What could this rash be? why does it smell?. Also it looks as if my skin is decaying.
Mon, 11 Nov 2013
Hi ,
Seems like you have developed an allergic skin reaction to deodorants.
Discontinue the use of the same.
Use some topical steroid cream over the affected area.
Take oral antihistamines to relieve the burning sensation.
You might need oral antibiotics if there is any infection.
Oral steroids are also needed in severe cases.
See a dermatologist if the lesions tend to persist.
Hope it help,
Dr Geetika Paul
Seems like you have developed an allergic skin reaction to deodorants.
Discontinue the use of the same.
Use some topical steroid cream over the affected area.
Take oral antihistamines to relieve the burning sensation.
You might need oral antibiotics if there is any infection.
Oral steroids are also needed in severe cases.
See a dermatologist if the lesions tend to persist.
Hope it help,
Dr Geetika Paul
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