Suggest Treatment For Red Bumps Under The Arms

Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2016

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Thu, 21 Apr 2016 Answered on

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : I have red bumps under each arm. They are sore to touch. Recently spent time in pool and hot tub. What is this? What should I do?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
It can be folliculitis which is inflammation of the hair follicles but I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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