What Causes White Lumps In Armpit?

Posted on Sun, 8 Mar 2015

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Sun, 8 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have small white lumps in my armpit. When I try to get them off my armpit turns red. What are they, how did i get them and how do I get rid of them?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (-3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Additional information required

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Dear Ms

Going by description of white bumps , they are likely to be either due to fungal infection or skin tags with inspissated secretion. Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination. It would be very helpful if you could provide me with clinical photograph for further assessment and advise.

Also kindly provide me with following additional information

1. Is there associated itching?

2. Is there involvement of one or both armpit ?

3. Since how long have you been facing this issue ?

Awaiting your response

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)

Little or no itching It is in one armpit. I have had it for one week

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Clinical photograph will be helpful

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

Providing clinical photograph will be helpful for diagnosis.
You can either upload it in upload reports or alternatively mail to YYYY@YYYY with subject line being " Attention Dr Deepak Kaltari "

Awaiting your response

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (20 hours later)

i will try and find a picture/ however there are now white places that are under the skin on my neck legs and chest. they are white and all different shapes. they are sorta hard. can you help?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Clinical photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

Providing clinical photograph will help at coming to diagnosis. As requested earlier, kindly provide clinical photograph.

Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar