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What Causes Puss Filled Lumps In Armpit?

I have two lumps in my armpit. 1 about the size of a quarter. I squeezed it and white puss and whiteish clear liquid came out. The other is alittle bigger than a pea and I squeezed it and nothing came out, I am 19 and have been breastfeeding for almost 8 months.
Tue, 23 Dec 2014
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Hello!

Thank you for the query.

The most probable reason of this lumps is hair follicle infection. Such infection is usually caused by shaving with non-sterile razors. If you use an antiperspirant in this area, this might be also a reaction for this agent.
The lumps if are painful and swollen, most likely contain pus. The best treatment for it would be an incision and drainage.
I suggest you to consult general surgeon or dermatologist with this issue.
Next time you will be shaving, please try to use sterile razors.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
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What Causes Puss Filled Lumps In Armpit?

Hello! Thank you for the query. The most probable reason of this lumps is hair follicle infection. Such infection is usually caused by shaving with non-sterile razors. If you use an antiperspirant in this area, this might be also a reaction for this agent. The lumps if are painful and swollen, most likely contain pus. The best treatment for it would be an incision and drainage. I suggest you to consult general surgeon or dermatologist with this issue. Next time you will be shaving, please try to use sterile razors. Hope this will help. Regards.