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Suggest Treatment For Pea Sized Lump Under Arm Pit
i HAVE A PEA SIZE LUMP UNDER MY ARM PIT BUT IN BETWEEN THE PIT AND THE BREAST. MY GRANDMOTHER HAD BREAST CANCER IN HER 30'S SO I AM SCARED. IT FEELS HARD BUT MUSHES AND IT IS NOT PAINFUL UNLESS I TOUCH IT ALOT. I TRACKED THROUGH MY CYCLE BUT IT IS STILL THERE AND I AM GETTING READY TO START AGAIN SO IT HAS BEEN HERE A MONTH
Wed, 9 Sep 2015
hi.
it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. based from your description, it could be hidradenitis suppurativa. these lesions usually occur on the underarm, especially after shaving or plucking and/or usage of deodorants with strong chemical contents. hair follicles get infected. inflammation and subsequent abscess formation occur. medical (proper antibiotic regimen) and surgical (excision or incision and drainage) management will be directed accordingly.
if you're worried that you might have a breast concern, a screening ultrasound or mammography may be done. these diagnostics will also evaluate your axillary area.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. based from your description, it could be hidradenitis suppurativa. these lesions usually occur on the underarm, especially after shaving or plucking and/or usage of deodorants with strong chemical contents. hair follicles get infected. inflammation and subsequent abscess formation occur. medical (proper antibiotic regimen) and surgical (excision or incision and drainage) management will be directed accordingly.
if you're worried that you might have a breast concern, a screening ultrasound or mammography may be done. these diagnostics will also evaluate your axillary area.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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