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What Causes Pus Filled Bumps Under The Armpit?
Hi, I've had a bump under my armpit for a few months now and it keeps getting big and fills with puss. I stick a steralized needle in it to get all the puss out. But then the following day or two days later it fills with puss again. What is this? And how can I get rid of it?
Tue, 5 May 2015
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This is an abscess , possibly from one of the glands in the axilla.
Even though it is draining with the use of the sterilized needle, pockets of pus would still remain and this would then cause recurrence.
It would need to be treated properly by your doctor to prevent recurrence. This involves incision of the lesion, drainage and breakdown of any pockets of pus.
This can be done in office as it is a minor procedure.
You would also need a course of antibiotics.
I hope this helps
This is an abscess , possibly from one of the glands in the axilla.
Even though it is draining with the use of the sterilized needle, pockets of pus would still remain and this would then cause recurrence.
It would need to be treated properly by your doctor to prevent recurrence. This involves incision of the lesion, drainage and breakdown of any pockets of pus.
This can be done in office as it is a minor procedure.
You would also need a course of antibiotics.
I hope this helps
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