Itching under the armpits: causes, treatment - more information!

Irritation of the skin under the armpits is a common phenomenon that brings discomfort, itching, and sometimes other unpleasant sensations( burning, painful).It is necessary to get rid of this problem, for which, accordingly, it is first necessary to eliminate the cause.

Itching under the armpits: causes treatment

Axillary cavity is the causeskin fold with a lot of sweat glands. Due to the location and physiological characteristics in the area of ​​this fold, irritations often develop and some diseases appear. As a result of this, painful itching arises.

Please note! All the reasons are conventionally divided into two large groups - hygienic and those caused by certain diseases. Let's consider features of each of them.

Reasons for the hygienic plan

Speaking of hygiene, you can identify several factors that provoke the appearance of itching.

Table №1.The main causes of itching under the arms

Description	Short description
Using antiperspirant	When choosing a cosmetic for the cleanliness of the armpits, not all people pay attention to what they are buying. In advertising, they promise that with the help of antiperspirants you can get rid of unpleasant odors for a long time, but for some reason manufacturers do not speak about the fact that such drugs clog the glands. Although it is the blockage that can cause itching and irritation. Do not confuse deodorants with antiperspirants! The first only give the skin a pleasant aroma. Although if the skin is too sensitive, then the use of an ordinary deodorant can lead to the appearance of unpleasant sensations.
Underwear and clothing	It can be caused by tight tight clothing. Moreover, the composition of the tissue also matters - for example, synthetics do not allow the skin to fully "breathe", because of what all these symptoms arise.
Extreme depilation	These types of depilation, such as plucking, applying wax or electrodepilation, can cause pseudofolliculosis( reverse ingrowth of hair).This phenomenon is accompanied by irritation and severe itching in those areas where the hairs have grown into the skin: there are formed red pimples with a light purulent head.
Shaving the armpits	If you use antiperspirants immediately after shaving, then the armpit skin can also be irritated because of this. From this, mainly women suffer, who have more sensitive and thin skin. To avoid such trouble after the procedure, it is better to use softening lotions and creams. An excellent option is a baby cream. By the way, hair needs to be removed in a timely manner, because they are inherently tough and, growing, can also cause itching.
Cosmetics, shampoos, soap	All these products can also cause acne and itching of the axillary cavities. The fact that the composition of these funds may simply not fit the skin, because of what allergic reactions occur.
Strong sweating( hyperhidrosis) in combination with untimely water procedures	The most common cause. Much in this case depends on the physiological characteristics of the body - some, for example, even two shower techniques per day are not enough. Sometimes intensive care is required.

Please note! Hyperhidrosis leads to axillary itching mainly in men, as they are known to be more prone to increased sweating.

Secrets from sweaty glands create a special protective coating of the skin. But if the sweat accumulates in the fold in large quantities, it will acquire an unpleasant odor and become an ideal environment for the habitat of bacteria.

Video - Sweating

The main categories of people prone to hyperhidrosis include:

• men who lead an active lifestyle;
• those who suffer from hormonal imbalance( this can be observed during pregnancy, adolescence, menopause);
• athletes;
• people with tuberculosis, weak immune system, thyroid disease, beriberi and gout;
• diabetics;
• people are overweight.

Diseases, the symptom of which is the itch

If under the armpits appeared not only an itch, but also spots, rashes, then, most likely, we are talking about some kind of disease. In some cases, this may be a manifestation of allergies to certain foods.

Table number 2.Diseases that cause itching under the arms

Description	Short description
Psoriasis	If a red spot appears under the arm, then perhaps this is a symptom of psoriasis. The body with this disease is covered with plaques that are heterogeneous in both structure and color. The skin in the affected areas is flaky, densified and itchy.
Hydradenitis	Cyanotic edematous compaction appears under the arm, which itches strongly. The ailment develops because of the golden staphylococcus, affecting the sweat glands. Hydradenitis is severe, and immediately for the whole organism. Thus there are following signs: a heat, local inflammations, delicacy. Somewhere ten days after the onset of the disease, the abscess ripens and opens, in its place appears an ulcer. The condition improves, but sooner or later the ailment can return.
Candidiasis( fungus)	The cause of the disease is Candida fungus. People with increased sweating, beriberi, breach of the integrity of the skin and disorders of the immune system are prone to infection. Symptoms of candidiasis include: - peeling, often with a whitish coating, similar to flour; - formation of itchy diaper rash; - cracks, accompanied by pain. Men who go in for sports, visit swimming pools and baths are prone to candidiasis. The risk of infection increases with poor quality synthetic clothing, injuries and scratches on the skin. If you do not start treatment in time, the fungus will spread to other areas of the body, and because of injuries and scratching, bacterial infections can enter the body.
Furunculosis	With such a disease under the arm, a furuncle( or several) can be formed, which differs from ordinary acne in large sizes and provokes itching. The main difference between furunculosis and hydradenitis is the presence of a rod in the neoplasm. If you start the right treatment, the plaque will open, and the person's condition will improve.
Contact dermatitis	Another cause of severe itching in the armpits. The nature of the disease is allergic, it develops with increased sensitivity to certain cosmetic products: deodorants, creams, soaps and so on. As a result, there is burning, itching, redness, rarer - rash. In such cases, no treatment is required, because the symptoms will disappear soon after refusing to use an irritant.

There are other diseases, the symptom of which can be itchy under the armpits. These include: diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, neurodermatitis and autointoxication( prolonged use of medications, cancer or cirrhosis).

The Features of

Treatment To eliminate irritation and itching, you first need to find out what the cause of the phenomenon is. If it is a question of the application of cosmetic preparations, then they should be deleted, using instead of them better ones, destined for sensitive skin. Particular attention should be paid to personal hygiene - armpits should be washed daily with the use of products suitable for a specific type of skin and not causing allergies. In summer, it is better to use brine( 2 tbsp. Per liter of water) for washing.

Irritation can be cured with:

• cortisone ointments( such as Ultralan, Dermatop);
  

  Dermatop

• Vaseline;
  

  Vaseline

• preparations made from zinc oxide( Zindol, Zinc Ointment, Diaderma, etc.).
  

  Tsindol

Please note! If too often apply fatty preparations to the affected areas of the skin with hair, it can lead to plugging of the follicles, which will only exacerbate the situation.

Treatment of hydradenitis should be handled by a qualified physician. The patient will be prescribed a course of antibiotic drugs( as a rule, Ampicillin is used), dry heat, Levomekol, lotions with Vishnevsky ointment and ichthyol processes. The specific treatment depends on the stage of progression.

Fungal skin in mild form is treated with local medications such as:

• Clotrimazole;
  

  Clotrimazole

• Lamisyl;
  

  Lamisil

• Lamicon and so on.
  

  Laminac

If the form of the disease is heavier, then the following antifungal antibiotics may be prescribed for ingestion:

• Lévorin;
  

  Lévorin

• Amphotericin B;
  

  Amphotericin B In

• Nystatin.
  

  Nystatin

The administration of specific drugs should be prescribed by a physician. To reduce sweating, Botox injections and laser liposuction in the underarm area are often done.

Please note! Irritation, as already noted above, can be caused by an increase in the level of sugar. In such cases, local means of results will not be given, the patient should undergo an examination with an endocrinologist who will subsequently prescribe the appropriate treatment.

Effective folk methods

1. If the itching has appeared due to excessive sweating, then it can be eliminated with the help of chamomile.1 tbsp.l.crushed plant is poured 250 ml of boiling water, it is infused for 20 minutes and filtered.
   

   Infusion of chamomile

   Then 2 tbsp.l.apple cider vinegar. With the help of infusion, the affected areas should be washed three or four times a day.

   

   Apple vinegar

2. A hot summer sweating can be controlled with decoction of oak bark. This agent has astringent properties, therefore it normalizes the functioning of the sweat glands.
   

   Oak bark

3. If itching is caused by deodorant, you can use St. John's wort infusion.2 tsp. St. John's wort is poured a glass of boiling water, infused for 15 minutes, after which the drug is filtered and used to rub the affected areas( three times a day).
   

   St. John's wort

Also do not forget about prevention. To avoid irritation when depilating, you should use only personal equipment, and after the procedure to apply for treatment of products containing alcohol. Linen should be of cotton, of high quality. Armpits are recommended to be washed using a disinfectant soap.