My son has a bad weeping/oozing rash under his left armpit. It itches and is very red. It has grown over the last five days and is about 3 inches in diameter. He has no time or money to see a doctor due to his job situation. From what I have found on the internet it sounds like intertrigo and candidiasis. I am considering Domeboro Astringent Solution as well as a topical antifungal liquid and cream. Am I moving in the right direction?
Hi, I too think that it could be a fungal infection; body folds being a favored site for fungal infection. Fungal infection is usually itchy. I suggest him to use OTC topical antifungal ointment e.g., Clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for 2-4 weeks. In addition, I suggest him to use an antifungal dusting powder e.g., Clotrimazole 1% dusting powder. It is Chat Doctor.  He may also take an oral antihistamine e.g. Tab Cetirizine once a day for symptomatic relief from itching. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.