Trichomycosis axillaris is a bacterial infection affecting the underarm hairs. It causes yellow, black, or red granular nodules on the hair shaft. In rare cases, it affects pubic hair, scrotal hair, and intergluteal hair. It is treated by using topical benzoyl peroxide.
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Why do I have a powdery discharge from my armpit after waxing?
Query: Hi doctor, Actually, I want to know something about my skin. In my armpits area, there is some kind of infection like I do not really know what that is but it looks like an infection and my sweat and sweat odor is due to that particular infection. Now I am describing the infection I used to wax my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is a condition in certain individuals that is called as trichomycosis axillaris. It is due to bacteria the coryneform bacteria and yellow color thing is their colonies. You need antibacterial not antifungal agents. And antiperspirant is the recommended treatment... Read Full »