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What Causes Painful Bumps On Armpit?

I had a boil on my arm a week ago,I popped it.. But there is still a knot.. I now have two knots and the one in my armpit will not pop and I very painful. In fact as we speak since I m right handed I am trying to you and keeping my arm together hurts
Fri, 28 Feb 2020
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi,

This is a kind of small abscess that you should never pop them out as it leaves a permanent marks. You should apply antibiotic cream to them instead.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Painful Bumps On Armpit?

Hi, This is a kind of small abscess that you should never pop them out as it leaves a permanent marks. You should apply antibiotic cream to them instead. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist