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What Could Lumps On Armpit Suggest?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I have had a lump under my armpit for the passed couple weeks that looks like a pimple before it gets its head. It is not exactly bothersome but it hurts slightly when I touch it.
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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1.Its infective cause - likely bacterial infection of hair follicle.
2.Avoid shaving the axillary region to avoid infections, and accelerate the healing process.
3.Maintain local hygiene, keep dry.
4.a course of antibiotic in small size, larger one needs incision and drainage.
5.Get an appointment with your doctor and get the needful treatment done.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
1.Its infective cause - likely bacterial infection of hair follicle.
2.Avoid shaving the axillary region to avoid infections, and accelerate the healing process.
3.Maintain local hygiene, keep dry.
4.a course of antibiotic in small size, larger one needs incision and drainage.
5.Get an appointment with your doctor and get the needful treatment done.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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