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What Causes Boils In The Armpit?
26 yrs old 105 lbs i have a boil in my armpit i busted it and squeezed a gray puss and some blook out. within 2 days i had another boil next to it. i now have two boils and the skin around them is now peeling. what is going on and when will these go away
Mon, 31 Aug 2020
Hi,
From your explanation it looks like hair follicle infection or folliculitis. It can lead to pus formation and appearance of a boil. As it is commonly due to bacterial infection you can consult a Physician and get checked so that a course of antibiotics can be advised. Along with it you can clean the area with antiseptic solution and along with it you can apply triple antibiotic ointment over it. Keep the armpits clean and dry and can apply talcum powder to maintain dryness.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist
From your explanation it looks like hair follicle infection or folliculitis. It can lead to pus formation and appearance of a boil. As it is commonly due to bacterial infection you can consult a Physician and get checked so that a course of antibiotics can be advised. Along with it you can clean the area with antiseptic solution and along with it you can apply triple antibiotic ointment over it. Keep the armpits clean and dry and can apply talcum powder to maintain dryness.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist
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