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Rapidly spreading skin infection under arm. Help. (Photo warning)

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Nc809173 · 29/07/2025 15:37

Hi all

I have seen the GP twice.
5 days ago I had this rash under my arm. Went to pharmacy who advised GP. The GP rang me and prescribed antibiotic cream which did nothing and it has spread even further and gotten worse. I went to the see the GP today who only glanced at it. He did however give me oral antibiotics and more antibiotic cream, he didn't know what it actually was though.

My concern is this; since this morning (I photographed it) it has spread upwards and downwards and I think on my arm too. I also now have a 'spot' on my side, near where my bra sits.

There is no tracking of redness but this rash thing is definitely spreading. I feel pretty rotten and run down too.

I have started ABs and put cream on. My question is, do I wait and see and take the medication or do I go back before? It's the spreading that's worrying me.

Sorry for the photos. I included the before from 5 days ago.

Thanks all

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UnsocialMedia · 30/07/2025 11:10

Hollyhobbi · 30/07/2025 10:29

This lady is immunocompromised.

Yes, I saw that, I just wasn't sure from the many posters talking about getting treatment whether that's what they were basing their advice on, or whether everyone gets treatment nowadays.

Hope you're improving a bit, OP, shingles or not, it looks sore!

lljkk · 30/07/2025 16:20

No update? Hope OP is feeling better !

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