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Question: I noticed a bump in my armpit 2 days ago... It was a little painful so I thought it was an ingrown hair. Today the bump is larger, but not painful, thoughts?
Well, maybe a little painful if I press on it.
Well, maybe a little painful if I press on it.
Brief Answer:
Painful lump in axilla
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Painful lump in axilla is most commonly due to Hydradenitis affecting apocrine sweat gland +/-axillary lymphadenitis.
A course of antibiotic particularly dicloxacillin will help, as staphylococcus is the commonest organism.
Please consult your doctor and get yourself examined and get the prescription for the antibiotic.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
Painful lump in axilla
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Painful lump in axilla is most commonly due to Hydradenitis affecting apocrine sweat gland +/-axillary lymphadenitis.
A course of antibiotic particularly dicloxacillin will help, as staphylococcus is the commonest organism.
Please consult your doctor and get yourself examined and get the prescription for the antibiotic.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
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