Why Do My Armpits Burn?
Intertrigo: a Condition in Which Moist, Warm Skin Becomes Irritated and Often Mildly Infected. Redness, Itching, and Burning of the Skin in the Armpits Are...
Intertrigo: A condition in which moist, warm skin becomes irritated and often mildly infected. Redness, itching, and burning of the skin in the armpits are common symptoms of intertrigo. Armpit abscess: When infected fluid (pus) collects in the armpit. The bacteria Staphylococcus is the most common cause.
How do I stop my armpits from burning?
In addition to removing irritants, armpit rashes can be soothed by:
- taking a warm (but not hot) bath with colloidal oatmeal.
- using over-the-counter anti-itch creams.
- lathering up with unscented moisturizers in the case of dry skin and eczema.
- using cool compresses.
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