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What Causes Recurring Painful Boil Below The Armpit?

My 16yr old keeps getting a boil under her arm not in the armpit but below there. It is very red and sore but doesn t have a head and cant be popped. It is soft to the touch like a blister but very dark red. Pediatrician gave bactroban but its not an open sore so don t know if that will help. She has had a few of these before on the same exact spot. Last one was in August. Why does she keep getting it on the same spot over and over?
Mon, 20 May 2019
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,

That can be a chronic abscess and might need drainage in addition to antibiotic course.
Please see a surgeon immediately.

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

Regards,
Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Recurring Painful Boil Below The Armpit?

Hi, That can be a chronic abscess and might need drainage in addition to antibiotic course. Please see a surgeon immediately. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician