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I have a armpit rash. does cortisone or lotrimin (clotrimazole) work best on getting rid of it?

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Get it checked out: Avoid using a steroid like cortisone on your armpits because it can cause worsening or a different rash. See a doctor because there are many different causes and they are treated differently.

Answered 7/10/2012

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