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What Does A Red Bump In The Armpit Indicate?

I am 18 years old. I live in Virginia. My questionis as follows. I have a bump about the size of a dime under my left armpit. Now you may be thinking ingrown hair. But there is no pus present. It Is a flaky red bump that is extremely itchy. Dgat could it possibly be. And how do I treat it?
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
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HI,Dear,Thanks for the inquisitive query to HCM.1-I studied your query in depth.2-In my opinion , this left armpit red lump in the armpit is due to the boil and is due to the -Folliculitis of the hair follicle and is in early process of infection and is not ripe enough for it to discharge pus.3-Pls consult surgeon who would advise the right treatment for that lump.4-Hope this would solve your query .5-Wellcome for more queries to me On HCM.6-Thnks once again for your inquisitive query.Have a Good Day..!!
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What Does A Red Bump In The Armpit Indicate?

HI,Dear,Thanks for the inquisitive query to HCM.1-I studied your query in depth.2-In my opinion , this left armpit red lump in the armpit is due to the boil and is due to the -Folliculitis of the hair follicle and is in early process of infection and is not ripe enough for it to discharge pus.3-Pls consult surgeon who would advise the right treatment for that lump.4-Hope this would solve your query .5-Wellcome for more queries to me On HCM.6-Thnks once again for your inquisitive query.Have a Good Day..!!