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Is An Underarm Lump With Pus And Blood Clotting Worrisome?

I just took a shower and before I shaved one of my underarms I began to clean the deodorant residue from this morning off and as I rubbed it off in the shower this black ball of puss which was hard oozed out from the lower part of my underarm. I squeezed some more and a little more came out. After there was just a jelly if what seems to be a blood cot from this open pore. It's the area on the outer edge of my underarm. I cleaned the area with an antiseptic wipe and put some neosporin on it. Is this something to be worried about? What is it?
Fri, 5 Sep 2014
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1. History suggests me - its a hair follicle infection /inflammatory changes ( carbuncle / furuncle).
2.Basically bacterial infection with pus within.
3.In this case avoid shaving until complete healing - as it will cause irritation to area and dally healing process, mean while you can trim, avoid deodorants for a while.
4.Completely avoid scratching, pressing the area as it will only delay in healing and complicate.
5.Miantain local hygiene, good you are cleaning with antiseptic liquid - continue to do so. Good luck.

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Is An Underarm Lump With Pus And Blood Clotting Worrisome?

Welcome to Health care magic. 1. History suggests me - its a hair follicle infection /inflammatory changes ( carbuncle / furuncle). 2.Basically bacterial infection with pus within. 3.In this case avoid shaving until complete healing - as it will cause irritation to area and dally healing process, mean while you can trim, avoid deodorants for a while. 4.Completely avoid scratching, pressing the area as it will only delay in healing and complicate. 5.Miantain local hygiene, good you are cleaning with antiseptic liquid - continue to do so. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.