What Is The Cause And Treatment For Lumps In The Armpit?

Posted on Tue, 13 May 2014

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Tue, 13 May 2014 Answered on

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Question : hello doctor. I've developed few lumps(1/2 cm)in my armpit very recently. although they don't pain much. I've consumed good amount of half ripe mangoes recently. can u tel me d reason and cure for this.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Folliculitis axilla, proper care of area

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
You seem to have developed lesions of folliculitis in the axilla .
You should keep the affected area clean and dry . Wash it with soap and water twice a day followed by proper drying of the area.
Then you should apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the affected areas twice a day .
Do not apply any other cream or oil over it . Avoid the use of deodorants for sometime.
Wear cotton clothes so as to decrease sweating .
In case the lesions tend to persist even after three to five days of this treatment , then you might need a course of oral antibiotics .

Hope it solves your problem

Please ask if you need any further clarifications

Dr Geetika Paul

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