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Today, my arm pit's stinging and there was a red rash in my armpit?

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Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Armpit rash: Most underarm rashes are caused by some form of skin irritation from the use of a hygiene product. Try and remember the first time the rash started to develop. Did you recently switch to a new deodorant, body spray, shave-gel or laundry detergent?

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Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

Today, my arm pit's stinging and there was a red rash in my armpit?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Dr Eitner and another doctor agreed

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