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I have a red discolored rash under my arms. the right one has gotten much worse, with dry scaly skin. now it has red bump all around it. please help!

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Dry scaly skin: You could have eczema with the beginning of a low grade infection. See your doctor before it gets worse.

Answered 9/1/2016

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A member asked:

I have a red discolored rash under my arms. the right one has gotten much worse, with dry scaly skin. now it has red bump all around it. please help!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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