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What Causes Painful Lumps In Armpits?

My boyfriend of 25yrs of age has been getting dime size lumps in his arm pits and now they are leaking...they sometimes hurt and irritate him...he sweats profusely I don't know if that has anything to do with...he don't use deordorent so that's ruled out...he has an appointment on the 29th of this month but we're curious...id appreciate it...
-Balinda V.
Thu, 21 Aug 2014
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welcome to Health care magic.
1.The most possible cause are carbuncle / furuncle ( hair follicle infection ).
2.Generally its bacterial infection - with pus discharge. Could be after shaving in non antiseptic conditions.
3.Suggest avoid shaving for some time ( in order to avoid irritation of the lesions ) and trim the hair instead.
4.Treatment will be a course of antibiotics and local hygiene.
5.Depending on the size, incision and drainage might be needed.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
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What Causes Painful Lumps In Armpits?

welcome to Health care magic. 1.The most possible cause are carbuncle / furuncle ( hair follicle infection ). 2.Generally its bacterial infection - with pus discharge. Could be after shaving in non antiseptic conditions. 3.Suggest avoid shaving for some time ( in order to avoid irritation of the lesions ) and trim the hair instead. 4.Treatment will be a course of antibiotics and local hygiene. 5.Depending on the size, incision and drainage might be needed. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.