A member asked:

Armpit skin suddenly became sensitive to the touch, no pain just irritation. no visible bumps or discolouration, dont use deodorant? what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leonard Stein answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Hair follicle Infla?: Both ArmPits? Could be beginning of a contact dermatitis. Inflamation of a hair folicle, a flea bite or a mite bite. Best to see a dermatologist who can look more closely with trained eyes.

Answered 10/29/2018

1.8k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Armpit skin suddenly became sensitive to the touch, no pain just irritation. no visible bumps or discolouration, dont use deodorant? what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leonard Stein answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

After a strenuous workout, etcc...Next day i noticed bump on armpit. It's painful when touched, not red. Sweat gland, boil or lymph node? I did not wear deodorant during workouts.

A member asked:

I have a pimple like thing in my armpit( not in red color,color of skin) with little irritation when touched?

A member asked:

So under my left arm in my arm pit I have A circular sore where there is no skin it hurts at the touch and Ive recently have changed deodorant not sure if its the cause. Armpits were over perspirating but calmed down havent used any in a week?

A member asked:

Have v sensitive skin n my armpit started bleeding when i was shaving. Applied soap 4 times stung its not healed but very sore should i skip deodorant?

A member asked:

Burning pain in left armpit, 1 week. No rash or visible irritation. No lumps in pit or breast. Small brown mole/skin tag nearby Ive had forever, but unchanged and no pain. Pain comes and goes.shaved with a dull razor about 12 days ago. Worrisome?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Sore armpits, especially when I use clinical strength deodorant. Why? I have no irregularities such as bumps, lumps or irritation.

I have two hard bumps under my skin under my armpits. What could they be? I changed soaps recently and use the same deodorant, wore a jacket.

I am experiencing rash in armpit (quality: pustules or pimples) , skin redness or irritation, itchy rash (severity: severe) (quality: severe itchi... bumps and red on outer elbows armpits and buttocks. Benadryl cream and pills not working?

For how long should I be avoiding sun exposure after dermabrasion? I am aware that dermabrasion may cause some skin irritation. For how long avoiding sun exposure is necessary following the skin smoothing procedure for removal of small dry bumps on my arm

I have a small red bump under my upper arm by my armpit that hurts when i touch it. Could it just be irritation or a zit?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?