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Itching area, spot in armpits which is getting bigger.

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Hello,

My wife has an itching area near the armpits. It started on one the right side as a small spot but it got bigger over time. And now it's also on the left side. It's burning a lot (intermittently) and itching all the time. The burning gets worse with touching.

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Category: Dermatologist

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Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
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Hello,

Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com

I can understand your concern.

You seem to be having fungal infection mixed with bacterial infection.

Its called tinea corporis.

I would recommend application of terbinafine cream mixed with Mupirocin cream twice a day for two weeks.

For itching, tab. Claritin once daily at night can be taken.

Please let me know if you have any queries.

Take care,
Regards.


Patient replied :

Thank you Doctor. About the application of terbinafine cream mixed with Mupirocin. Should I mix both when applying or apply at separate times.

Best Regards.


Expert:  Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
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Hello,
You can apply both of them at a gap of 5 minutes of application of each.
Regards.

Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
Experience: 
Diploma in Dermatology - Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Glasgow, UK , 2010
Residency - DNB, Dermatology -  K.J Somaiya Hospital, Mumbai, 2009
Medical School & Internship - MBBS - Dr. D . Y . Patil Medical College, Mumbai, 2004
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