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What Causes Blisters Under Armpit?
I have been getting tiny to medium sized blisters under my armpit for a month now.. first on one side then ine bith. I thought they were boils, I ve always been pretty picky with hygeine and I ve been keeping then cleaner than usual and wearing loose clothing and no deodorant, what can it be??
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Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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Hi Dear,
Understanding your concern.
As per your query blisters under armpit can have many causes. These include swollen lymph nodes, infections, or cysts. Sometimes these lumps or blisters may also indicate a serious health condition. So seek medical attention if you have an armpit lump that gradually becomes enlarged, is not painful, or does not go away. In your case it seems to me that the lump/blister is due to infection , so no need to panic . I would suggest you to consult doctor for proper examination . Doctor may order complete blood count to measure the number of red and white blood cells in your system, mammogram or biopsy. The treatment will depend upon the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for any infection . cyst or lymph node swelling . Sometimes small surgery is needed to remove the lump . Chemotherapy and radiation therapy can be other options .
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Understanding your concern.
As per your query blisters under armpit can have many causes. These include swollen lymph nodes, infections, or cysts. Sometimes these lumps or blisters may also indicate a serious health condition. So seek medical attention if you have an armpit lump that gradually becomes enlarged, is not painful, or does not go away. In your case it seems to me that the lump/blister is due to infection , so no need to panic . I would suggest you to consult doctor for proper examination . Doctor may order complete blood count to measure the number of red and white blood cells in your system, mammogram or biopsy. The treatment will depend upon the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for any infection . cyst or lymph node swelling . Sometimes small surgery is needed to remove the lump . Chemotherapy and radiation therapy can be other options .
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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