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What Causes Pus Filled Open Sores In My Arm Pits?

I have a question about a problem I m having. On my armpits I have these sores that start out red then in about a day or two they turn into raw open sores. They ooze out a white yellowish pus I have tried everything. Healing soap bars. anti-biotic hand wash. What can I do. I shower twice a day. What is wrong? The anti-biotic wash worked the best but it keeps coming back.
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Youseemto be suffering from Hidradenitis suppuritiva which i a scarring folliculitis of flexures. You cantakea short antibiotic course like minocycline 100 mg once daily or Doxy 100 mgtwicedaily for4 weeks . Additionally keep the armits shaved and apply an antibiotic oint like Fusidicacid 1% ( Fucidin cream ).Do not wear sleeveless dresses as seams may rub and cause flare. Increased axillary sweating is also associated with flares. do get yourself investigate fordiabetes and reduce weight if you are obese. Yu may needto formally consult a dermatologist for long term mainteanance
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What Causes Pus Filled Open Sores In My Arm Pits?

Youseemto be suffering from Hidradenitis suppuritiva which i a scarring folliculitis of flexures. You cantakea short antibiotic course like minocycline 100 mg once daily or Doxy 100 mgtwicedaily for4 weeks . Additionally keep the armits shaved and apply an antibiotic oint like Fusidicacid 1% ( Fucidin cream ).Do not wear sleeveless dresses as seams may rub and cause flare. Increased axillary sweating is also associated with flares. do get yourself investigate fordiabetes and reduce weight if you are obese. Yu may needto formally consult a dermatologist for long term mainteanance