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Suggest Cure For A Lump Under The Armpit

Just formed a quarter sized lump under the skin right below my armpit and when I squeezed it yellow liquid burst out and now when I squeeze it the yellow liquid just lightly leaks out. No pus, just tinted liquid. When I grab it it feels like a large sack under my skin. Cyst or an ingrown hair?
Thu, 4 Sep 2014
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1. Its hair follicle infection ( carbuncle / furuncle) bacterial infection.
2.Might have started after a shave and not using good antiseptic after shave ( possible cause).
3.Mean while until it heals do not shave, trim instead. As it will irritate again and dally in healing process.
4.You should not scratch, compress the lumps as you are only complicating and causing delay in healing.
5.If lump is not healing, a small incision and drainage with a course of antibiotic will help to treat.
6.Maintain local hygiene, avoid any irritant cloths constant rubbing, ad frequent clean with antiseptic liquid will help in fast healing. Good luck.

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Suggest Cure For A Lump Under The Armpit

Welcome to Health care magic. 1. Its hair follicle infection ( carbuncle / furuncle) bacterial infection. 2.Might have started after a shave and not using good antiseptic after shave ( possible cause). 3.Mean while until it heals do not shave, trim instead. As it will irritate again and dally in healing process. 4.You should not scratch, compress the lumps as you are only complicating and causing delay in healing. 5.If lump is not healing, a small incision and drainage with a course of antibiotic will help to treat. 6.Maintain local hygiene, avoid any irritant cloths constant rubbing, ad frequent clean with antiseptic liquid will help in fast healing. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.