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What Causes Greenish Spot Under Armpit Which Is Increasing In Size?

I had a green dot under my arm pit for as long as I could remember. One day while shaving I noticed it was larger in size. Trying to get a better look I tried manipulating the skin and it literally fell out of my arm pit. When it hit the ground it sounded like a pebble. I tried to pick it up and it was soft. I examined whatever it was and it was blue, green, grey, and had blood and hair in it. I also had a whole in my armpit from where it was for so many years. Weeks later another small green dot appeared under my left breast. I kept the first thing that fell out and presented it to a doctor who told me it was nothing and I ll be fine. I m really just looking for an explains toon of what it was and what the new was is? Also, on why I keep getting them, the cause, and if I can prevent it? Thanks.
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
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Hello,

It looks like as you had a sebaceous cyst which ruptured and fell off. They usually form under skin folds. The best way is to clean the folds daily with soap and water to avoid them

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Loveleen Sharma, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Greenish Spot Under Armpit Which Is Increasing In Size?

Hello, It looks like as you had a sebaceous cyst which ruptured and fell off. They usually form under skin folds. The best way is to clean the folds daily with soap and water to avoid them Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Loveleen Sharma, General & Family Physician