What causes red ring under armpits?
Patient: My husband has a large, circular red ring under one of his armpits. The ring is approximately the size of an orange. We are using Cortisone cream at present. What could be the cause of this condition? Would you suggest I take him to a doctor immediately? Doctor: Hello and welcome to healthcaremagicI would keep a possibility of fungal infection. This are because of closely apposing body folds e.g thighs and groin, axilla, submammary folds etc can trap sweat, heat and moisture, therefore making the area favorable for fungal proliferation.If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a topical antifungal like clotrimazole cream, twice daily, regularly for 4 weeks. An Oral antifungal e.g fluconazole once weekly for4 -6 weeks OR oral terbinafine once daily for 2-4 weeks, is also advisable for a more complete cureAn OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg once daily would help you in symptomatic itch relief.Keeping the folds dry by using an antifungal dusting powder would help in preventing the recurrence.regards