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Underarm rash is any rash affecting the space of the underarm. Rashes here may be due to infected hair follicles, allergic reactions to new deodorants, yeast, or other causes.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

Body locations

Skin

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