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What Causes Bumps Under The Arms?

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Posted on Tue, 10 Oct 2017
Question: I have bumps under the skin of my arms, upper inside arm to elbow. Some of them hurt to touch
others do not.
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Please give details and post actual photographs.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Noted that you are 86 years old and have bumps under the skin of arms, upper inside arm to elbow some of which are tender...
The commonest causes can be epidermoid cysts, can be shingles and the diagnosis depends upon the following feedback:
Since when is the problem present?
Posting clear and focused photos graphs helps for on-the-spot diagnosis; please post clear and focused photos.
Awaiting.
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What Causes Bumps Under The Arms?

Brief Answer: Please give details and post actual photographs. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific. Noted that you are 86 years old and have bumps under the skin of arms, upper inside arm to elbow some of which are tender... The commonest causes can be epidermoid cysts, can be shingles and the diagnosis depends upon the following feedback: Since when is the problem present? Posting clear and focused photos graphs helps for on-the-spot diagnosis; please post clear and focused photos. Awaiting.