Trichomycosisis a mild bacterial infection that mainly affects theaxilla, also referred to as the armpit.
This article discusses symptoms and causes of trichomycosis, as well as how it is diagnosed and treated.
Causes
Trichomycosis is a bacterial infection caused byCorynebacteriumspecies (usuallyCorynebacterium flavescensorCorynebacterium tenuis).
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These risk factors include:
Can Shaving Your Underarms Prevent Trichomycosis?
Since bacteria target the hair in the armpit, shaving can help reduce your risk of getting trichomycosis.
In some cases, a woods light exam will be used.
This punch in of test utilizes ultraviolet light to identify the colonization of bacteria on the skin.
Does Trichomycosis Get Worse If It Goes Untreated?
Treatment
The antibiotic typically used iserythromycin.
This should help ensure that the infection doesnt return.
Continuing to shave the hair can also help prevent infection or recurrence of the condition.
Summary
Trichomycosis is a mild infection of the hair under the armpit caused byCorynebacterium tenuisbacteria.
There are no serious side effects of the condition.
The easiest way to diagnose it is by examining the area.
Treatment involves shaving off the hair and possibly using antibiotic creams until the infection has cleared.
A Word From Verywell
People may have trichomycosis and not even know it.
If you suspect you have the infection, make an appointment with your healthcare provider.
A provider will be able to diagnose the condition so you might begin easy and effective treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sometimes.
Trichomycosis can lead to smelly underarms if a person has the infection.
If it does travel to these areas, the treatment course is the same.
While not all people will experience a change in the color of their sweat, some might.
