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What Causes Boils Under The Armpit?
I came up with a boil under my armpit about 2 maybe 3weeks ago it bottherd me for about 4 days but it finally opened the next day i noticed a nother one comin in now it open not like the first one but now i can fill and see 2 more popin up i was wondering should i shave all of my arm pit hair or what should i do Thank you
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
Hello dear
I understand your concern
It is due to the staphylococcus infection.That is present in the skin.
Take following advises:
Apply bacitracin ointment three times a day for 7-10 days
Avoid sweats in the armpit and wear pure cotton loose clothes that will help in the air circulation.
Maintain hygiene and sanitation
Apply warm pad application, do gentle shaving and avoid to use old razor.
Do not pop up as it cause spreading of infection.
Hope this may help you
Contact HCM for further health query
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
I understand your concern
It is due to the staphylococcus infection.That is present in the skin.
Take following advises:
Apply bacitracin ointment three times a day for 7-10 days
Avoid sweats in the armpit and wear pure cotton loose clothes that will help in the air circulation.
Maintain hygiene and sanitation
Apply warm pad application, do gentle shaving and avoid to use old razor.
Do not pop up as it cause spreading of infection.
Hope this may help you
Contact HCM for further health query
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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