10 Common Causes of Armpit Pain

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Intertrigo

Intertrigo is a skin condition that may develop in moist areas of the body, such as the inner thighs, below the breasts and in the armpits.⁷‘Intertrigo.’ Timothy Nobles. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531489/ When areas of moist skin rub together, the skin may become raw, creating a shiny, red rash that may also appear scaly. An intertrigo rash may be painful and cause a bad odor.

Because the armpit is also a haven for bacteria, yeast and fungi, a person may develop secondary infections if intertrigo isn't addressed.

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