u/FeatureDifficult5221

Left underarm shown in photo

*Right underarm photo posted in comments*

Hello, I’m 26F and I’ve been dealing with this rash for years. Can’t remember exactly when it manifested - must’ve been at least 18 years old. It always shows up in the EXACT same spots, as shown in the photos.

I’ve been to dermatologists and they don’t have any answers for me, except that it’s “most likely” just eczema and that I have to “deal with it”. The only thing I’ve ever been given to treat this is hydrocortisone cream, which doesn’t help. The itch is still very intense, even with hydrocortisone.

The derm did suggest that it could be an allergic reaction since it shows up in the same spots. I got professionally tested for allergies through the dermatology clinic for a bunch of different things but didn’t seem to be allergic to anything, which is why they chalked it up to eczema.

I’ve been in a constant cycle of scratching extremely hard because it’s so itchy, regretting it, and lathering eczema lotion + Vaseline or Aquaphor to restore my skin.

I’m too embarrassed to wear tank tops because it often looks so irritated, and I haven’t shaved in weeks because the area is so inflamed. Any advice would be appreciated.

NOTE: they also tested me for an allergy to lanolin, which is in Aquaphor, and I tested negative.

1st photo: left underarm
2nd photo: right underarm

Hello, I’m 26F and I’ve been dealing with this rash for years. Can’t remember exactly when it manifested - must’ve been at least 18 years old. It always shows up in the EXACT same spots, as shown in the photos.

When I scratch (which is so difficult not to do), the areas become bright red, scaly, flaky, and extremely dry.

I’ve been to dermatologists and they don’t have any answers for me, except that it’s “most likely” just eczema and that I have to “deal with it”. The only thing I’ve ever been given to treat this is hydrocortisone cream, which doesn’t help. The itch is still very intense, even with hydrocortisone.

The dermatologist did suggest that it could be an allergic reaction since it shows up in the same spots. I got professionally tested for allergies through the dermatology clinic for a bunch of different things but didn’t seem to be allergic to anything, which is why they chalked it up to eczema.

I’ve been in a constant cycle of scratching extremely hard because it’s so itchy, regretting it, and lathering eczema lotion + Vaseline or Aquaphor to restore my skin.

I’m too embarrassed to wear tank tops because it often looks so irritated, and I haven’t shaved in weeks because the area is so inflamed. Any advice would be appreciated.

NOTE: they also tested me for an allergy to lanolin, which is in Aquaphor, and I tested negative.

*there was no option for flare in underarms, so I selected “general inquiry”

1st photo: left underarm
2nd photo: right underarm

Hello, I’m 26F and I’ve been dealing with this rash for years. Can’t remember exactly when it manifested - must’ve been at least 18 years old. It always shows up in the EXACT same spots, as shown in the photos.

I’ve been to dermatologists and they don’t have any answers for me, except that it’s “most likely” just eczema and that I have to “deal with it”. The only thing I’ve ever been given to treat this is hydrocortisone cream, which doesn’t help. The itch is still very intense, even with hydrocortisone.

The derm did suggest that it could be an allergic reaction since it shows up in the same spots. I got professionally tested for allergies through the dermatology clinic for a bunch of different things but didn’t seem to be allergic to anything, which is why they chalked it up to eczema.

I’ve been in a constant cycle of scratching extremely hard because it’s so itchy, regretting it, and lathering eczema lotion + Vaseline or Aquaphor to restore my skin.

I’m too embarrassed to wear tank tops because it often looks so irritated, and I haven’t shaved in weeks because the area is so inflamed. Any advice would be appreciated.

NOTE: they also tested me for an allergy to lanolin, which is in Aquaphor, and I tested negative.