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What Causes Hard Acne In The Left Armpit?
I have a hard pimple like thing in my left armpit. It s really hard but the only exit for the pus is at the very top of the bump. And it s about a good inch around the pus exit. It will only pop once a day (mostly at night) with no size difference. The pus is a yellowish green color. Should I be concerned ?
Thu, 15 Dec 2016
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Yes, it needs to be treated, it is an abscess ( a localized collection of pus)
and needs to be treated by your doctor.
Treatment of an abscess would normally involve :(1) in office incision and drainage of the abscess. This is needed to get rid of as much as possible of the pus.
If a small amount remains, it can cause the abscess to recur.
(2)antibiotics- a course of antibiotics would be needed
I hope this helps
Yes, it needs to be treated, it is an abscess ( a localized collection of pus)
and needs to be treated by your doctor.
Treatment of an abscess would normally involve :(1) in office incision and drainage of the abscess. This is needed to get rid of as much as possible of the pus.
If a small amount remains, it can cause the abscess to recur.
(2)antibiotics- a course of antibiotics would be needed
I hope this helps
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