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Suggest Treatment For Pea Sized Lump Under The Armpit

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Posted on Mon, 4 May 2015
Question: Hi. I have a small pea sized bump under my armpit. it has been a little painful for a few days. After my shower this morning I squeezed it gently and thick white pus came out. I got more pus out before bed but the bump is still there - it is less painful since the pus came out. What should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You need to visit your doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
this was an abscess, probably caused by irritations during shaving. Unfortunately when a cavity forms under your skin, the inflammation causes the formation of different spaces inside the cavity and complete pus drainage is difficult. Incomplete drainage may cause recurrences.

A careful surgical intervention will help drainage and allow for a slow but complete healing of the cavity.

So in conclusion, a visit to your doctor is required for assessment and perhaps treatment.

Kind Regards!
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Suggest Treatment For Pea Sized Lump Under The Armpit

Brief Answer: You need to visit your doctor Detailed Answer: Hello, this was an abscess, probably caused by irritations during shaving. Unfortunately when a cavity forms under your skin, the inflammation causes the formation of different spaces inside the cavity and complete pus drainage is difficult. Incomplete drainage may cause recurrences. A careful surgical intervention will help drainage and allow for a slow but complete healing of the cavity. So in conclusion, a visit to your doctor is required for assessment and perhaps treatment. Kind Regards!