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Should I Apply A Hot Towel For Painful Lump In Armpit ?

I am a 21 year old female and last night I discovered what looks like a boil under my right armpit. I have gotten boil like bumps on my face every so often but never anywhere else. I ve done some research and have found that it could be anywhere from cysts to more serious as to cancer . My arm is killing to move or leave relaxed by my side. The bump/lump is the size of a dime and hurts to touch. Should I just apply a hot towels to it or see a doctor . Please help.
posted on Thu, 19 May 2011
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Hi!,
Welcome To HealthcareMagic forum,

Since it is pain-full,it seems to be a FOLLICULITIS or a BOIL.You need not worry.You should consult a dermatologist for this ,who would prescribe you a course of oral antibiotic along with some topical antibiotic cream.You can also take anti inflammatory painkiller to reduce the pain.

Since it is hurting you,it is not a cancer.
I would not advice a hot towel here.Please consult a skin specialist for proper prescription.

regards,
Dr.chawda
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Thank you. I'll be making an appointment soon. I appreciate the fast response, thank you again.
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Should I Apply A Hot Towel For Painful Lump In Armpit ?

Hi!, Welcome To HealthcareMagic forum, Since it is pain-full,it seems to be a FOLLICULITIS or a BOIL.You need not worry.You should consult a dermatologist for this ,who would prescribe you a course of oral antibiotic along with some topical antibiotic cream.You can also take anti inflammatory painkiller to reduce the pain. Since it is hurting you,it is not a cancer. I would not advice a hot towel here.Please consult a skin specialist for proper prescription. regards, Dr.chawda