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this may be gross.

So.. I apologize for bringing this up here, but I'm curious. This morning, when I was putting on deordorant, I noticed a weird spot right under my arm pit. I asked DH, he thought it was just dry skin - or ring worm (semi joking). I checked it out when I got home, and I have no idea what it is. 

It is oval shaped, raised, red with a white border.  Doesn't hurt or itch.  I didn't cut myself shaving.  I haven't worn anybody's clothes, razors, deodorants, etc.

I took a picture of it, haha.. and can post it if anyone is curious to help diagnose me.

Any ideas?  Or is it just dry skin...

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Re: this may be gross.

  • It sounds like it could be a staph infection. A razor could have staph (or other) bacteria even if you are the only one who uses it. Moist places are breeding grounds for bacteria. Since you are pulling off layers of skin when you are shaving, it's easier for bacteria to infiltrate your body. I'd just keep an eye on it for a day or so & if it gets worse or doesn't improve, call your doctor. You don't want to be messing with that while you are on vacation.

    It also could be eczema. My husband usually gets patches on his upper arms. But it usually itches for him. Either way, I'd keep an eye on it & call your doc soon if necessary.

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  • Good luck!  I have no advice for you, but I hope it's nothing big...especially since you're leaving on vacation this week!
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  • what type of deodorant are you using?

    Vhati gets that when he used clear deodorant, so we switched him over to powder and it cleared up.

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  • Did this get better?
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