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Suggest Treatment For A Painful Lump On The Armpit

hi yes I have an ingrown hair that is under the skin in my right under arm pit and causing lots of pain and discomfort. it started as just pain and then a lump formed. ive been feeling queezy and tired. now having minimal on and off burning in my other under arm pit
Mon, 16 Nov 2015
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Appearance of such problems as you have in arm pits like ingrowing hair in one and burning in another means you are most probably suffering from Hidradenitis where the sweat glands are working excessively due to hormonal effects.

I would advise you the following:
Wash the area with plain water at least twice.
Apply liquid povidone iodine twice.
Take a course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines if required.
Avoid hot and humid places.
Get a consultation of a General or Plastic surgeon if surgery is required.
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Suggest Treatment For A Painful Lump On The Armpit

Hi. Thanks for your query. Appearance of such problems as you have in arm pits like ingrowing hair in one and burning in another means you are most probably suffering from Hidradenitis where the sweat glands are working excessively due to hormonal effects. I would advise you the following: Wash the area with plain water at least twice. Apply liquid povidone iodine twice. Take a course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines if required. Avoid hot and humid places. Get a consultation of a General or Plastic surgeon if surgery is required.