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Suggest Treatment For A Boil In The Underarm

I have a lump/boil on my underarm it started off kind of mushy but now its hard and is starting to hurt i also just had a baby a week ago it was mushy before i had her and it just got solid like 2 days ago its gradually getting bigger every day what should I do
Fri, 30 Dec 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain a boil in the underarm seems to be most probably a hair follicle infection leading to a painful hard lump in the armpit..

You should consult a General Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation will be done..

You can be advised to apply a Triple antibiotic ointment over it along with a short course of antibiotics like Amoxicillin and pain relievers like Acetamiophen, [considering that you are breastfeeding mother]..

Also do cool compresses over the lump and keep the area clean..
Avoid scratching it to prevent spread of infection..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For A Boil In The Underarm

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain a boil in the underarm seems to be most probably a hair follicle infection leading to a painful hard lump in the armpit.. You should consult a General Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation will be done.. You can be advised to apply a Triple antibiotic ointment over it along with a short course of antibiotics like Amoxicillin and pain relievers like Acetamiophen, [considering that you are breastfeeding mother].. Also do cool compresses over the lump and keep the area clean.. Avoid scratching it to prevent spread of infection.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.