But several different conditions could be causingyourarmpitrash.
Read on for what they told us.
It’s an umbrella term for several types, including atopic,seborrheic, and allergic contact.
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Of these, the first two are relatively rare in the armpit, notes Goldbach.
Still, she adds that an irritant contact dermatitis is more common than a true allergy.
Discontinuing the use of the deo is step one, followed by using topical anti-inflammatory creams.
Once the rash has resolved, switching to a fragrance-free, hypoallergenicdeodorantis a good idea, says Goldbach.
(Song adds that using powder can help.)
Changing out ofsweaty workout clothesASAP is also a good idea.
But it will also look a little different than standard psoriasis.
Song tells us it has a very specific presentationnamely, well-demarcated, ring-shaped plaques with red borders.
Treatment typically includes the use of topical antifungals.
Candida
This is another jot down of fungal infection, but one caused specifically by candida yeasts.
(AKA: It’s ayeast infectionin your armpits.)
It will look like red plaques with nearby small, satellite red lesions, says Song.
