10 Common Causes of Armpit Pain
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Fungal Infection
Like bacteria, fungi live in moist environments, so the armpit is a common area for fungal infections. Tinea corporis, or ringworm, is a fungal infection that uses the hair's natural keratin to attack the skin.6‘Management Of Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris, and Tinea Pedis: A Comprehensive Review.’ Alok Sahoo; Rahul Mahajan. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4804599/ An itchy rash of red bumps in a circular pattern can indicate the presence of ringworm.
Ringworm isn't a serious condition and can be addressed with an antifungal, such as clotrimazole, nystatin or ketoconazole. Hydrocortisone creams may worsen fungal rashes, so it's best to avoid using them.
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