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Yesterday morning a red non itchy patch appeared near my armpit. it's a size of a nickel & it's patchy not round. i'm wondering what it could be .. tk?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Ift persists see MD: It may be an infected gland (hidradenitis). If it persists, it may need antibiotics or drainage and you will need to see your physician

Answered 8/9/2014

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

HEAT RASH: most likely you have a heat rash could be an allergy to something you touched either way you should keep it open to the air and apply hydrocortison cream

Answered 8/9/2014

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