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What Causes Puss Filled Lumps In The Armpit?

I have been getting small lumps that sometimes have puss in them, on my armpit. They are very painful and keep reoccurring. I have taken anti-biotics and that only solves the problem for a small amount of time as they eventually come back. They seem to be getting more painful and frequent. What shall i do
Thu, 5 Feb 2015
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Pathologist and Microbiologist 's  Response
Hi! thanks for writing to us!

Well, formation of pus indicates kind of recent infection and necrosis of tissue; therefore, if were your family physician and had you consulted me for the recurrent pus formation in the armpit area, I would just think of a few possibilities like:

1. a ruptured and infected epidermal cyst

2. tuberculous infection

3. hidradenitis suppurativa-like infection of skin adnexae

4. inflamed fibrocystic disease in ectopic mammary tissue as in females!

Therefore you need some microbiological/cytopathological testing for confirmation and thereafter the line of treatment could easily be decided by your surgeon!

Please revert back to us if necessary.

wishing you early recovery!
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What Causes Puss Filled Lumps In The Armpit?

Hi! thanks for writing to us! Well, formation of pus indicates kind of recent infection and necrosis of tissue; therefore, if were your family physician and had you consulted me for the recurrent pus formation in the armpit area, I would just think of a few possibilities like: 1. a ruptured and infected epidermal cyst 2. tuberculous infection 3. hidradenitis suppurativa-like infection of skin adnexae 4. inflamed fibrocystic disease in ectopic mammary tissue as in females! Therefore you need some microbiological/cytopathological testing for confirmation and thereafter the line of treatment could easily be decided by your surgeon! Please revert back to us if necessary. wishing you early recovery!