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How To Get Rid Off Reoccurring Red, Hard, Painful Bumps In Arm Pits?
I am a 20 yr old woman, I am in good health but I have these reoccurring red, hard, painful bumps in my arm pits. A few of them have come to a head and I have popped them, others are just hard bumps under the skin. They just go away but return again as new bumps.
Wed, 29 Jan 2014
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From the description it could be recurrent boils or hidradenitis suppurativa. You might need to consider a consultation with dermatologist for assessment and management.
I would have treated you with a course of oral antibiotics and topical mupirocin cream thrice a day. Use an antiperspirant deospray. If you are overweight you should consider reducing your weight.
Hope this helped,
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic,
From the description it could be recurrent boils or hidradenitis suppurativa. You might need to consider a consultation with dermatologist for assessment and management.
I would have treated you with a course of oral antibiotics and topical mupirocin cream thrice a day. Use an antiperspirant deospray. If you are overweight you should consider reducing your weight.
Hope this helped,
Take care.
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