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What Does A Painful Lump In The Armpit Mean?

Hi. A little over a month ago i discovered a painful lump under my armpit. A couple weeks later found 3 more. It was spreading and extremely painful. Went to the hospital and they sliced me 4 times to drain the infection and was on anitbiotics for 10 days. They didnt say what kind of infection though. Well about a week and a half ago my antibiotics ended. Well, 3 days ago i noticed a lump under my armpit right under the old ones. Everyday it gets more painful. Could it be a different kind of infection? That it keeps reacurring? Its also really red and can be itchy at times. Once it came back ive been extremely tired all day long. I dont have an appetite either.
Fri, 29 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.


My thoughts and suggestions are as below.
Recurrent lumps in the armpit in spite of surgery indicates one of the following:
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis.
Hidradenitis suppurativa.

Hence the management is as follows:
Prevention is better than cure:
Clean the area with plain water at least 3 - 4 time and keep it dry.
Apply Liquid Povidone Iodine locally.
Use loose clothes to keep the area aerated.
No local powder or ointment.
Take multivitamins and mineral supplements.
Avoid hot and humid atmosphere.
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications if needed.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Does A Painful Lump In The Armpit Mean?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. My thoughts and suggestions are as below. Recurrent lumps in the armpit in spite of surgery indicates one of the following: Seborrhoeic Dermatitis. Hidradenitis suppurativa. Hence the management is as follows: Prevention is better than cure: Clean the area with plain water at least 3 - 4 time and keep it dry. Apply Liquid Povidone Iodine locally. Use loose clothes to keep the area aerated. No local powder or ointment. Take multivitamins and mineral supplements. Avoid hot and humid atmosphere. Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications if needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.