Armpit rash

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• Recognize and treat factors predisposing to armpit rash (irritating topical treatments, maceration, obesity, diabetes).
• Remember the possibility of allergic contact dermatitis (fragrances, deodorants, aluminium salts, depilatory agents and skin care products).
• It is worthwhile examining other areas (the scalp, other skin areas, nails, ears) because diagnostic signs may be found there.

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Acanthosis nigricans, Allergy, Armpit, Atopy, Axilla, Candida, Contact dermatitis, Dermatitis, Dermatology, Eczema, Erythrasma, Folliculitis, Hailey-Hailey disease, Hidradenitis suppurativa, Intertrigo, Irritant dermatitis, L01, L20.0, L21, L23, L24, L25 , L30.4, L40, L66, Lichen, Neurodermatitis, Pityriasis versicolor, Psoriasis, Rash, Ringworm, Seborrhoeic eczema, Tinea, Vitiligo