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Suggest Medication For Lump In Underarm Which Has Strange Odour
Hi, I have a lump in my underarm, i recently notice a strange odor and increased sweating. I realized that the lump is leaking, which is the cause of the odor. I switch from using antiperspirant everyday to only twice a week. Should I worry about this? Am I finally healing and draining from a lump that I've had for years?
Fri, 25 Apr 2014
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
From your description it seems that you have an infected hair follicle or infected sebaceous cyst. It is leaking because there is a puss inside. It is hard to heal such infected lump without an incision and draining it.
That is why I suggest you to consult a surgeon and have it incised.
Enlarged lymph nodes should be also considered and breasts checked. Especially if you are female.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
Thank you for the query.
From your description it seems that you have an infected hair follicle or infected sebaceous cyst. It is leaking because there is a puss inside. It is hard to heal such infected lump without an incision and draining it.
That is why I suggest you to consult a surgeon and have it incised.
Enlarged lymph nodes should be also considered and breasts checked. Especially if you are female.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
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