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With unprotected sex, your partner can also develop yeast infection. Infrequently, I get yeast infection under my arm. Mine is caused by a particular medication I take. It occurs in the folds of skin in the armpit.

Treating the infection with Monistat (yes, a vaginal cream for yeast infection, clears it up.

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