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Suggest Treatment For Holes And Lumps In The Armpit

my husband has 2 holes in his armpit and it leaks pus a lot and also has a large lump that is hard in his armpit and it causes him pain. it won t heal up even when i clean it and bandage it and I m wanting feedback from a doctor since my husband is stubborn and won t go into see a doctor. Is this something he needs to get checked out as soon as possible?
Tue, 13 Sep 2016
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Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. Your husband's problem can be most likely due to combined bacterial and fungal infection. Cysts can be present. Most likely that is why pores and drainage is present. Taking a broad spectrum antibiotic like Co-amoxiclav and applying ointments containing combination of antifungal like terbinafine and anti bacterial like ofloxacin and ornidazole will be helpful. These are prescription drugs and you have to consult your GP for it. You can also do warm compress. If there is no improvement then incision and drainage might be required. I would also suggest taking vitamin C 100 to 200 mg daily for faster recovery.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
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Suggest Treatment For Holes And Lumps In The Armpit

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your husband s problem can be most likely due to combined bacterial and fungal infection. Cysts can be present. Most likely that is why pores and drainage is present. Taking a broad spectrum antibiotic like Co-amoxiclav and applying ointments containing combination of antifungal like terbinafine and anti bacterial like ofloxacin and ornidazole will be helpful. These are prescription drugs and you have to consult your GP for it. You can also do warm compress. If there is no improvement then incision and drainage might be required. I would also suggest taking vitamin C 100 to 200 mg daily for faster recovery. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.