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What Causes Pimple Like Bumps Under The Armpit?
i had two small pimple like balls in my armpit. they joined to be one and now its bigger than a golfball. it is very hard and hurts real bad i have had boils under there before but they always form a head and i drain them and they go away but its been over a week and its still very hard and painful and its not forming a head.
Mon, 14 Jan 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to folliculitis.
It is an infection of the hair follicle.
I recommend using antibiotic cream for local application.
I also recommend using painkillers for the pain such as Ibuprofen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to folliculitis.
It is an infection of the hair follicle.
I recommend using antibiotic cream for local application.
I also recommend using painkillers for the pain such as Ibuprofen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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