Redness and pain in the armpits may be caused by folliculitis, autoallergic dermatitis, herpes zoster and other diseases, which can be treated with antibacterial lotions, glucocorticoid drugs and antiviral therapy according to the condition.
1. Folliculitis: usually mild folliculitis can subside on its own. When the condition develops, antibacterial lotions such as povidone-iodine solution can be used to clean the affected area. For bacterial infection, antibiotic drugs such as fusidic acid ointment can be used. For bacterial infections, antibiotics such as fusidic acid ointment can be used. For fungal infections, antifungal drugs such as ketoconazole cream can be used.
2. Self-sensitized dermatitis: for those with mild symptoms, oral loratadine and other treatments should be taken. For local and no purulent infection, can be given wet compresses, with topical zinc oxide oil treatment. If necessary, glucocorticoid drugs can be used, such as dexamethasone, betamethasone and so on.
3. Herpes zoster: This condition requires the timely use of glycerite lotion, which can soothe and cool the local skin and relieve itching. With aciclovir, vasiclovir and other systemic antiviral drugs, combined treatment. Physical irradiation therapy such as infrared light can also be used to promote blister crusting and relieve pain.
All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication. Redness and pain in the armpits may have other causes, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, improve the examination to clarify the cause of the disease, and then give targeted treatment or treatment under the guidance of the doctor.