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Swelling In Armpit, Rashes On Breasts, Tenderness. Is It Heat Rash?

For a while now my left armpit has been swollen. I did have a rash over the top of both my breast it was a small rash while I was pregnant. I just thought it was a heat rash, it did come back few months after I gave birth but again I thought It was a heat rash because it only lasted a few days. But the swelling remains in my armpit. I was wondering if I should be worry. There is no pain or tender when touched.
posted on Wed, 11 Sep 2013
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Hi,

You are having swelling in left axilla at present.

There is a past history of rash on breasts.

As you said the rash may be heat rash..miliaria

It seems that in left axilla, the swelling may be enlarged lymphnode.

So, there is no need to worry.

There may be infection in rash, so the lymphnodes in axilla might be enlarged.

However,you consult dermatologist or surgeon for confirmation.

I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Swelling In Armpit, Rashes On Breasts, Tenderness. Is It Heat Rash?

Hi, You are having swelling in left axilla at present. There is a past history of rash on breasts. As you said the rash may be heat rash..miliaria It seems that in left axilla, the swelling may be enlarged lymphnode. So, there is no need to worry. There may be infection in rash, so the lymphnodes in axilla might be enlarged. However,you consult dermatologist or surgeon for confirmation. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD