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ive been having what my family members tell me boils under my armpit and I recently had 5 under my right armpit, now I started having throbbing pain under my left armpit and its about two boils I believe forming and it hurts.... how do I get rid of the pain and eventually these boils for now either a year or a couple months
If you are having such frequent boils in your armpit, you may have Hidradenitis Suppurativa or MRSA or both. The boils can be treated by a doctor, but if it is Hidradenitis, a surgeon is often required for treatment. For mild infections, Clindamycin solutions (prescription) applied to both armpits can help decrease bacteria and help avoid further infections.
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Dr. Timothy Wong, General & Family Physician
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How To Get Rid Of Painful Boils Under Armpits?
Hi, If you are having such frequent boils in your armpit, you may have Hidradenitis Suppurativa or MRSA or both. The boils can be treated by a doctor, but if it is Hidradenitis, a surgeon is often required for treatment. For mild infections, Clindamycin solutions (prescription) applied to both armpits can help decrease bacteria and help avoid further infections. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Timothy Wong, General & Family Physician