Skin

[girlinluck]

I have a question and it is rather embarassing. I have very dry skin. I can't really afford to go to a dermatologist and if I could I'd be much to embarassed to show my face.  I have under my arm pits skin irratation that I believe coems from the type of deodorant I use and scratching. The skin is breaking and it's showing the pink meat of my skin. I'm very embarssed to wear sleaveless or get undressed because of it. I am going to break down and save to go to a dermatologist but for now I thought about posting here. Thanks for any assistance. I was not sure if there was any over the counter medication that could be recommended based on the desription of my problem.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be due to sweat dermatitis,contact dermatitis,fungal infection or intertrigo.

Pls keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove.Avoid any kind of cosmetics.Topical zinc oxide cream like Sudocrem, Desitin are very helpful(apply with a paper towel and not directly with hands).Application of mild steroid cream like dermacort also helps.For the itching pls take some over the counter antihistaminic like benadryl or Claritin.In case the symptoms persist then antifungals may be needed.Pls consult a dermatologist in that case.

I hope that helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.

[jagesh50]

May be a fungus infection around the armpits.Canesten creme should help.