Everyone gets itching in their armpits sometimes. However, it can also be caused by sweating or some type of skin infection including cancer. According to experts, itching can be a sign of cancer such as lymphoma or inflammatory breast cancer,

How is lymphoma linked to armpit itching?,

Lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system, which causes swelling of the lymph nodes – usually in your underarms, groin and neck areas. According to doctors, there are more than 70 types of lymphoma – classified mainly into two groups – Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Studies show that more than 30 percent of people are diagnosed with HL and 15 percent are diagnosed with NHL. It is sometimes called Hodgkin’s itch or paraneoplastic pruritus.

Other places where itching may occur include areas of the skin affected by lymphoma and the lower legs. However, in some cases, itching can also affect the entire body. Other symptoms of lymphoma include:

• swollen lymph nodes
• Fever
• feeling cold
• night sweats
• unexplained weight loss
• lack of energy

How is inflammatory breast cancer related to armpit itching?

Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare form of breast cancer whose symptoms include itching. If your breast is tender, swollen, red, or itchy, your doctor may first consider infection rather than inflammatory breast cancer.

Some noticeable symptoms that are indicative of inflammatory breast cancer include:

• Changes in the texture of your skin, such as thickening or dimpling, giving the breast skin an orange peel look and feel
• swelling that makes one breast appear larger than the other
• One breast feels heavier and warmer than the other
• A breast with redness or discoloration that covers more than one third of the breast
• inverted or inverted nipple

How often does itching in the armpit indicate cancer?

According to a 2022 study that included more than 300,000 people, people who experienced itching for no known cause were more likely to have blood cancers such as lymphoma than those who did not experience itching. Was.

However, only a small percentage of people in the study were diagnosed with blood cancer — less than 0.4 percent after one year and less than 1 percent after 10 years.

What are the symptoms of suspected cancer?

According to doctors, if you experience itching in the armpit along with other early symptoms of cancer, you should contact a doctor immediately. They can examine your symptoms and, if necessary, perform tests to determine the cause of your itching.

The National Cancer Institute also recommends visiting a doctor if you experience itching all over the body, especially if it interferes with regular daily activities or doesn’t go away after two weeks.

Even if you suspect another cause, such as an infection or skin condition, contacting a doctor may be helpful. They may suggest or prescribe treatments to treat a troubling problem.

How can you stop armpit itching?

Doctors say there are several ways you can prevent bacterial and fungal infections, including:

• keep your skin cool and dry
• shower after exercise
• Dry your underarms thoroughly after showering or bathing.
• wear a sleeveless vest or loose-fitting t-shirt
• wear breathable and absorbent materials like cotton

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