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Are Small, Hard And Painful Bumps In Armpit Signs Of Bacterial Infection?
Hi my name is Lisa. I noticed a small, hard, painful bump in my armpit 4 days ago and thought it must have been from shaving or maybe an ingrown hair. The next day i noticed 2 more bumps. They have gotten bigger and more swollen and hard past couple days. My boyfriend found one in his armpit the day after i noticed mine, so i knew it couldnt have been from shaving because he doesnt shave his armpits lol.. Wondering if its contagious and maybe i passed it on to him? Bacterial infection or something?
Thu, 6 Jun 2019
Hello,
As per your history, it may be due to folliculitis.
For that you can apply neosporin powder or ointment locally.
For pain take tablet acetaminophen. Do hot fomentation.
Avoid sweating. Maintain proper hygiene.
Avoid hot and humid environment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
As per your history, it may be due to folliculitis.
For that you can apply neosporin powder or ointment locally.
For pain take tablet acetaminophen. Do hot fomentation.
Avoid sweating. Maintain proper hygiene.
Avoid hot and humid environment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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