What Could Cause A Lump On Armpit With Pus,hair & Foul Odour From It?
I noticed a small lump on ny armpit that made it smell horrible I scratched it and nothing happen so I decided to pop it. Once I popped it pus came out it was light brown and it had a horrible smell so were hairs coming out now the holes are kind of big should I be concern about it ?
Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.
If I were your family physician, I would refer you to a general surgeon to deal with it. He might do a proper incision and drainage and advise you with some broad spectrum antibiotics. If a cyst forms after the surgery, he might have to remove it as well with a histo pathologicial study of the lesion. The most likey diagnosis however for the present goes towards an infected hair follicle of the armpit, or an infected sebaceous cyst.
I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.
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What Could Cause A Lump On Armpit With Pus,hair & Foul Odour From It?
Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If I were your family physician, I would refer you to a general surgeon to deal with it. He might do a proper incision and drainage and advise you with some broad spectrum antibiotics. If a cyst forms after the surgery, he might have to remove it as well with a histo pathologicial study of the lesion. The most likey diagnosis however for the present goes towards an infected hair follicle of the armpit, or an infected sebaceous cyst. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.