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Splitting in armpits

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Tybear
Tybear

Hi I have white patches in my armpits that have become red sore and splitting is this related to LS ? X

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  • Anonymous111
    Anonymous111 Tybear

    Posted

    Could be armpit candidiasis.

    Keep the air clean. Wear loose clothing.

    Get an antifungal cream from your pharmacy that's meant for the skin

  • Carley2ca
    Carley2ca Tybear

    Posted

    I have had this too and I was told it was a fungal infection. It was itchy and weepy as well. An anti fungal cream (prescription) did take care of it. Don't try putting clobetasol on it as apparently fungus hates it! What I find now though, is that I have white patches there as well that I do believe is Lichen Schlerosis. I asked the dermatologist and he said it looked like LS. I also have sloughing of the skin in that area, even though there is not an active fungal infection there now. 

    My opinion is that when you get a skin irritation of any type, then the LS will move in. I had a rash on my wrist from wearing my FitBit. It was itchy and red and cleared up when I stopped wearing the device. BUT now I have a patch of LS there, that has never gone away. 

    I asked the dermatologist if LS showed up in "weakened" areas but he really didn't seem to know. 

    • Tybear
      Tybear Carley2ca

      Posted

      Hi sorry for late reply I have been on vacation. I shall see doctor on my return, I have white patches in armpits, down front of legs, neck and wrists .... but only armpits are red and sore x
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