How to treat skin rashes in the armpits?

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I have reviewed your query and concerns. Based on your descriptions and the provided pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it initially appears you have tinea corporis in this area, possibly due to the use of steroid-containing creams. You have now developed eczematization, which is my assumption, as you have not provided a detailed treatment history. It could also be irritant contact dermatitis due to the use of Duo. Severe eczematization is now present, so I would advise against applying any products previously used. Begin applying Mometasone plus Sertaconazole 2 % twice daily to the affected area for seven days. After seven days, stop the Mometasone and continue with Sertaconazole. Additionally, take Terbinafine 250 mg once daily for 21 days and Cetirizine once daily for five days. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and take the medicines with their consent.

Please schedule a follow-up review in five days, providing a detailed history.

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Since you respond to Clotrimazole, it is tinea infection only. Do not worry it will get cured. You can follow the same medicine as I advised and use KZ (Ketoconazole) soap for bathing and avoid any duo until the disease subsides. Tinea or fungal infection need a minimum six weeks of treatment or maybe longer. I would suggest you continue topical 2 % Sertaconazole for six to eight weeks and stop Terbinafine after 21 days. Get reviews as and when needed.

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Yes, you can take a small quantity of both over fingertip and can mix both and apply locally twice for seven days only then stop Mometasone and continue Sertaconazole only for two months twice daily. This Mometasone reduces your redness and eczematization.