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What causes a unilateral armpit rash? its on the outside of the armpit area front and back. ive had a host of problems with armpit abscesses. i did change deodorant but its on the rim of the armpits?
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quite often this could be a contact allergic or irritant dermatitis. Suggest that you d/c your current deodorant for a while to see if it improves on its own. If not, see dermatologist for eval and poss tx
Answered 5/9/2021
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