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Suggest Treatment For Painful Lumps On The Armpit

For the last month I have had several different sized lumps under both arms and one on the side of my breast. They come and go and are extremely painful. My skin over each lump turns red but they never come to the surface. I ve changed deodorant 4 times and they always come back. I m terrified...
posted on Thu, 6 Aug 2015
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hi.

based from your description, it could be hidradenitis suppurativa. these lesions come from infected hair follicles (usually after shaving or when hair is accidentally pulled out or secondary to chemical irritants), progressing to cystic and/or abscess formation. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for clinical evaluation. medical (proper antibiotic regimen) and/or surgical (incision/excision and drainage) management will be directed accordingly. a good hygiene must also be maintained.

hope this helps.

good day!!

~dr.kaye
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Lumps On The Armpit

hi. based from your description, it could be hidradenitis suppurativa. these lesions come from infected hair follicles (usually after shaving or when hair is accidentally pulled out or secondary to chemical irritants), progressing to cystic and/or abscess formation. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for clinical evaluation. medical (proper antibiotic regimen) and/or surgical (incision/excision and drainage) management will be directed accordingly. a good hygiene must also be maintained. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye