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blazey 03-02-2008 15:14

Skin problem
 
Last week I had a lump on my armpit that was sweating abnormally and it kind of scabbed over and then the next day a rash had spread over my entire arm pit. Its still there and so I've stopped shaving and been applying E45 cream to it (which stings) and its not really going. At first it had a few whiteheads but they've gone. Its also itchy and there is often dry flakey skin coming off it.

It's only on the one armpit so i dont think its an allergy to deoderant or anything like that.

Any ideas about what it could be or any creams that might help it? I dont have a doctor in lancaster and my doctor in accy only see's patients on wednesdays so its pretty impossible for me to see one.

Hopefully someone could help me, I have no idea what it could be!

Margaret Pilkington 03-02-2008 16:50

Re: Skin problem
 
doesn't the Uni have a medical facility.......Preston does, and I would have thought that Lancaster would have one too.

It could be a yeast infection, but you really need to let a professional have a look before slapping any other cream on it.

Margaret Pilkington 03-02-2008 16:51

Re: Skin problem
 
I am sure that any GP (in Lancaster)will see you as an emergency too.

flashy 03-02-2008 19:13

Re: Skin problem
 
it could also be ingrowing hairs, either that or your starting with scabies :D lol

panther 03-02-2008 19:16

Re: Skin problem
 
shaving rash....ingrowing hairs

flashy 03-02-2008 19:24

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yeah thats what i just said ;)

grego 03-02-2008 20:34

Re: Skin problem
 
I'd try and see a GP Blazey, I'd also consider changing your GP if they will only see you on Wednesdays thats appalling.

blazey 03-02-2008 22:05

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Some people may find this quite minging lol but I dont really shave often and so the hairs are appearing to all be through. I think a new soap may have irritated it perhaps and I will wait and see if it clears up without cream for a while.

Margeret I tried yeast infection stuff and it made no difference so i doubt its that, good thinking though.

I will try some natural remedies for shaving rashes first and see if it makes it any better and if not i'll go to the hospital. I dont have a clue about medical facilities, and yeh the lack of doctor time is appalling but he is a great doctor all the same, hence why i've stuck with him.

garinda 03-02-2008 22:08

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blazey (Post 526428)
Some people may find this quite minging lol but I dont really shave often and so the hairs are appearing to all be through. I think a new soap may have irritated it perhaps and I will wait and see if it clears up without cream for a while.

Margeret I tried yeast infection stuff and it made no difference so i doubt its that, good thinking though.

I will try some natural remedies for shaving rashes first and see if it makes it any better and if not i'll go to the hospital. I dont have a clue about medical facilities, and yeh the lack of doctor time is appalling but he is a great doctor all the same, hence why i've stuck with him.

Get the campus nurse to check out your pit.:D

Lancaster University, U.K. - Health Services

blazey 03-02-2008 22:12

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Quote:

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 526430)
Get the campus nurse to check out your pit.:D

Lancaster University, U.K. - Health Services

Why when I can ignore it and hope it goes away :p it is a bit minging though now. I will hunt her down on wednesday if it isn't appearing better. I know she exists because Ive emailed her before.

garinda 03-02-2008 22:18

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Originally Posted by blazey (Post 526434)
Why when I can ignore it and hope it goes away :p it is a bit minging though now. I will hunt her down on wednesday if it isn't appearing better. I know she exists because Ive emailed her before.

The nurse is there 24/7.

Go and show her now.

I'll not enjoy lying on the beach tomorrow worrying about your manky pit.:D

blazey 04-02-2008 00:57

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 526442)
The nurse is there 24/7.

Go and show her now.

I'll not enjoy lying on the beach tomorrow worrying about your manky pit.:D

You want me to go all the way to campus and show her right now? I live a fair walk away!

Cant I just wait for my arm to drop off instead :p

I'll show her tomorrow :)

panther 04-02-2008 08:28

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Originally Posted by flashytart (Post 526362)
yeah thats what i just said ;)

LOL.....ya div!!:rolleyes:

flashy 04-02-2008 08:40

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oh dear, we are being edited ;) lol

panther 04-02-2008 08:41

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:eek:....LOL, dont use the word T**;)

flashy 04-02-2008 08:46

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but i could of meant the bird a blue tit :D

panther 04-02-2008 08:48

Re: Skin problem
 
so if I call ya a pillock, i mean a pregnant fish;)

flashy 04-02-2008 08:48

Re: Skin problem
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by panther (Post 526488)
so if I call ya a pillock, i mean a pregnant fish;)


exactly



*shaz runs off before we get edited again*

Neil 04-02-2008 08:52

Re: Skin problem
 
You have probably picked up an STI with all that drinking and shagging that you should be doing while at university.

blazey 04-02-2008 13:10

Re: Skin problem
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 526490)
You have probably picked up an STI with all that drinking and shagging that you should be doing while at university.

You're actually closer than anyone although I dont go out drinking and I have a long term boyfriend of 3 yrs.

The nurse thinks its a fungal infection, in other words like thrush or athletes foot. She told me to get some cream and if it doesnt go away in a week or so to go back and the doctor can prescribe me antibiotics.

So not shaving rash or ingrowing hairs.

Thankyou Garinda for the nurses info :)

beechy 04-02-2008 13:22

Re: Skin problem
 
what have you been up to putting an athletes foot AND a thrush
under your armpit blazey LOL

blazey 04-02-2008 13:29

Re: Skin problem
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by beechy (Post 526589)
what have you been up to putting an athletes foot AND a thrush
under your armpit blazey LOL

I know, not to mention the squeeze to put them both there aswell.

Margaret Pilkington 04-02-2008 13:36

Re: Skin problem
 
It sounded like a fungal infection to me...but then what would I know about such things? :D
Glad you sought some professional advice......skin afflictions are hell to diagnose by guesswork.

blazey 04-02-2008 13:39

Re: Skin problem
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 526594)
It sounded like a fungal infection to me...but then what would I know about such things? :D
Glad you sought some professional advice......skin afflictions are hell to diagnose by guesswork.

Yeh well she wasn't entirel sure even by seeing it but I'm not one to wait around too long before I get things checked out. Thankfully I'm not often ill.

I've also developed a cold sore so I think i may be feeling run down, so I've jumped into bed to rest for a while.

Neil 04-02-2008 14:03

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blazey (Post 526582)
I have a long term boyfriend of 3 yrs.

Whats that got to do with not getting an STI. You are there, he is not. One of you might be out catching something :eek:

blazey 04-02-2008 14:42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 526603)
Whats that got to do with not getting an STI. You are there, he is not. One of you might be out catching something :eek:

Lancaster is 30 minutes away, its hardly the over side of the world. I go home every weekend.

Why would I have an STI in my armpit anyway? Do you think I have armpit sex?

Lilly 04-02-2008 15:59

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blazey (Post 526613)
Do you think I have armpit sex?

LOL. Is there such a thing?

I suppose there will be. Some fellas will try and shove it anywhere. :D

blazey 04-02-2008 16:25

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilly (Post 526641)
LOL. Is there such a thing?

I suppose there will be. Some fellas will try and shove it anywhere. :D

Weirdly enough there is such a thing.


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