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Over two months, i've developed red, dry patches on the sides of both armpits.there was one patch and now there are 3 per arm. no scaling. burning?

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

Need more: You can summit pictures and this would be helpful to further down the dx.

Answered 1/18/2015

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A member asked:

Over two months, i've developed red, dry patches on the sides of both armpits.there was one patch and now there are 3 per arm. no scaling. burning?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

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