Itchy armpits, the more you scratch the more itchy may be due to neurodermatitis, contact dermatitis, folliculitis, etc. It is recommended to use medication for the original disease.
1. Long-term late night, mental stress, gastrointestinal disorders and other reasons may cause neurodermatitis, manifested in the armpits the more you scratch the more itchy symptoms. It is recommended to apply local glucocorticoid cream such as mometasone furoate cream, can also take antihistamine drugs such as loratadine anti-allergy treatment.
2. If the skin of the armpit comes into contact with certain sensitizing or irritating substances, allergic or irritating reactions are likely to occur, resulting in contact dermatitis. It is recommended to clarify the causative factors in time and avoid them, and at the same time give medication, such as topical zinc oxide ointment, hydrocortisone butyrate ointment and other medications to apply. If necessary, oral antihistamines such as cetirizine can be combined.
3. Due to the accumulation of sweat in the armpits caused by dampness and irritation, easy to breed bacteria, the more you scratch the armpits, the more itchy manifestations, it is recommended to clean the armpits, keep dry, and apply antibiotic ointment such as levofloxacin, mupirocin ointment and other anti-infective treatment.
Itchy armpits are recommended to consult a professional doctor to clarify the cause of treatment, so as not to delay the condition. The above medications should be used according to medical advice.