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What Could Be The Reason For Having Clear Small Itchy Lumps On My Armpit?

I am 28 year old male with clear small lumps together that is warm, painful, red and itchy. Older bumps bursted before and now start drying up. I took erythromycin few days ago for cellulitis on my fingers. What may be causing the little bumps on my armpit?
Fri, 21 Mar 2014
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic .

You seem to be suffering from Taenia axillaris .It is a fungal infection (ringworm variety ) common in young adults in skin folds .


In terms of an armpit fungus, local conditions (like tight clothing , sweat,an allergy to a cosmetic etc )are the main contributing factors which may initially cause an armpit rash that is then infected by a fungus.

Often, an armpit fungus may occur as a result of secondary spread, where fungal strands or spores are transferred from other areas of the body due to scratching with the fingers or using a towel on both areas after bathing.

Sometimes underlying disorders like Anemia ,Diabetes , stress etc can cause frequent and slow healing skin eruptions .So it is advisable to go for complete blood counts and rule out Hypothyroid and Diabetes .

Hope this helps .
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What Could Be The Reason For Having Clear Small Itchy Lumps On My Armpit?

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic . You seem to be suffering from Taenia axillaris .It is a fungal infection (ringworm variety ) common in young adults in skin folds . In terms of an armpit fungus, local conditions (like tight clothing , sweat,an allergy to a cosmetic etc )are the main contributing factors which may initially cause an armpit rash that is then infected by a fungus. Often, an armpit fungus may occur as a result of secondary spread, where fungal strands or spores are transferred from other areas of the body due to scratching with the fingers or using a towel on both areas after bathing. Sometimes underlying disorders like Anemia ,Diabetes , stress etc can cause frequent and slow healing skin eruptions .So it is advisable to go for complete blood counts and rule out Hypothyroid and Diabetes . Hope this helps .