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What Causes A Small Lump With Foul Smelling Fluid Discharge In The Armpit?
Hi good day doc! I have a question, what could possibly be is this that comes out of my armpit, a white smelly substance ad I can feel a small lump on it. both armpit one each. I had a cyst removed on my armpit years ago. What could possibly is this and what might have caused this? Thank you!
Sat, 25 Nov 2017
Hello,
It sounds like a sebaceous cyst. These are small cysts that form when an oil gland or hair follicle gets blocked. Foul smelling fluid collects in them and sometimes they drain spontaneously. We do not know exactly why they form but some people are more likely to get them than others. Warm compresses may help them drain.
Regards
It sounds like a sebaceous cyst. These are small cysts that form when an oil gland or hair follicle gets blocked. Foul smelling fluid collects in them and sometimes they drain spontaneously. We do not know exactly why they form but some people are more likely to get them than others. Warm compresses may help them drain.
Regards
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