Weird red blotchy armpit

[MaitlandGirl]

This came up suddenly about a week ago but today looks worse and has spread from the fold in the skin. It’s not itchy, has never bled or oozed, isn’t sore and is only under 1 armpit. I first thought it was a spray deodorant burn or a shaving rash but it doesn’t feel like ones I’ve had before.

Initially the top layer of skin looked like it had peeled but it’s a lot redder than it was and has spread. I can shave over it, wash and apply deodorant without it stinging or itching.

There’s been no change to deodorant, washing detergent, or shower gel.

I’m flummoxed - anyone got any suggestions what it might be, before I go to
the GP.

I do have psoriasis on my scalp but it doesn’t present like this.

I would try something like Aveeno or Sudocrem for starters, if it doesn't improve I would show it to a pharmacist, it may be either eczema, dermatitis or a fungal infection which is very common anywhere that you sweat & have skin to skin contact. Have you changed deodorant, soap or washing powder, or worn a new top that may have been treated in something that you are sensitive to?

Try extra strong athletes foot cream!

Try extra strong athlete's foot cream and powder to keep it extra dry.