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Continuous itching in the under arm area
My mom has been suffering from this problem since last 6 months. my mom went to a nearby hospital clinic and took some medicines and the problem subsided but after a few days, it was again resurfaced and the condition worsened...
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Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia
Dermatologist
25 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi! Thank You for your query.
She could be having fungal infection.Â
Fungal infection tends to affect folds of the skin, moist areas like groins, armpits, mouth, genitals, under the breasts, webs between fingers and toes, etc. Our skin protects us from fungal/yeast attack, but any cut or break in the continuity of the skin can allow penetration of fungus. It gives rise to rash, eruptions, redness, burning, intolerable itching and abnormal discharges at times. Fungal infection tends to last for many years if not treated well. It is also contagious.
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