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Suggest Treatment For Painful Lump In Armpit

Hello, I had what i thought was a pimple in my armpit. So I tried to pop it. Now there is almost a glofball sized mass in my armpit. Its super super painful. I tried to cut into the pimple and did express some fluid and puss, but its still not working. The pain is really bad
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain a pimple in the armpit can be due to infection in the armpit leading to ABSCESS formation..
As you tried to pop it there has been spread of infection leading to formation of a large lump..
I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..
He can advise you to take a course of antibiotics like Augmentin, anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen, clean the area with antiseptic solution and apply Antibiotic Ointment over it..
The Dermatologist can also do Incision and Drainage to completely drain off pus and accelerate healing..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Lump In Armpit

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain a pimple in the armpit can be due to infection in the armpit leading to ABSCESS formation.. As you tried to pop it there has been spread of infection leading to formation of a large lump.. I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.. He can advise you to take a course of antibiotics like Augmentin, anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen, clean the area with antiseptic solution and apply Antibiotic Ointment over it.. The Dermatologist can also do Incision and Drainage to completely drain off pus and accelerate healing.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.