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What Causes Red Puffy Bumps And Knots Under Arm Leading To Pain?

I have under my arm/in my arm pit about 2-3 inches wide and from where my arm pit begins under my arm and down my side about 4 inches red and puffy bumps and knots some look like white pimples some have popped and greenish yellow puss and blood runs from them they are very sore and and very painful to touch or pressure of any kind this is under both arms one being worsethan the other and have been this way for about 6 to 7 days I'm not able to see a doctor at this time do you have any idea what this might be or some advice of any that will help me please this is very very painful thanks.
Fri, 30 Oct 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you with thanks for a consult!

I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns according to the latest medical guidelines.


These are the hair follicle infection that is caused by reusing the shaving razor or the blunt razor blade. It is all curable and you need to take special care of it. Apply Triple antibiotic cream and Procort cream on it. Take by mouth Ibuprofen to reduce the pain and redness caused by the inflammation.


I have not seen the severity of the disease you have. In mild-moderate cases these topical and oral are enough medications to cover the issues. But in moderately severe cases we need to prescribe you with Cephalexin (you may need a prescription script for this oral antibiotic. You then need to consult a physician too for better help).


Hot fomentation is also helpful in such cases. Don't apply body spray, roll on deodorants and antiperspirants directly on the armpit skin. Take a bath with Oatmeal Milk and Honey body wash. Don't use scented soaps.

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What Causes Red Puffy Bumps And Knots Under Arm Leading To Pain?

Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you with thanks for a consult! I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns according to the latest medical guidelines. These are the hair follicle infection that is caused by reusing the shaving razor or the blunt razor blade. It is all curable and you need to take special care of it. Apply Triple antibiotic cream and Procort cream on it. Take by mouth Ibuprofen to reduce the pain and redness caused by the inflammation. I have not seen the severity of the disease you have. In mild-moderate cases these topical and oral are enough medications to cover the issues. But in moderately severe cases we need to prescribe you with Cephalexin (you may need a prescription script for this oral antibiotic. You then need to consult a physician too for better help). Hot fomentation is also helpful in such cases. Don t apply body spray, roll on deodorants and antiperspirants directly on the armpit skin. Take a bath with Oatmeal Milk and Honey body wash. Don t use scented soaps. Hope I answered all of your questions. Please click on I Find This Answer Helpful and don t forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too. For any disease you have, a timely follow-up regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is any need to change the treatment options is very necessary. So keep a follow up to see how you doing. Remember to write down my name in the start of your question next time, & I will be with you right away. I am available 24/7 for providing you expert medical opinion on any health issue. Have a blessed time ahead. Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF USA FOR DIRECT QUESTIONS: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70199