Got A Cyst Or A Lipoma In My Armpit Like Under My Skin

Posted on Sun, 3 Jan 2021

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Question : Got a cyst or a lipoma in my armpit like under my skin. Had it for a couple days, hurts like hell. Don’t know to do.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be folliculitis or enlarged lymph node.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

I think it cant be lipoma since it is hurting but it can be folliculitis or infection of the hair follicles . Also it can be enlarged axillary lymph node.
You can use warm compresses to help it open, use antibacterial cream found over the counter such neosporin.
Use ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain.

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