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What Is Infected Hair Bump Under The Armpit?

Sure, I went to the doctor and she believes I have either an infected hair bump or small cyst under my armpit. I am currently being treated with an antibiotic. I also noticed that it seems to be a raised sore vein/ligament under the same arm stemming from where the hair bump is. I have no fever or any other symptoms...just the soreness in this vein even though I have taken the antibiotics since Tuesday. Please note that I was given a mammogram and diagnostic to rule out anything else and it came out negative.
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having furuncle localized in axillary with lymphangitis.
My treatment advice is -
1. Don't squeeze the lesion as it will worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it.
3. A NSAID like ibuprofen should be taken twice daily for 3 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics like levofloxacin, doxycycline, azithromycin taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Is Infected Hair Bump Under The Armpit?

Hi. As per your case history you are having furuncle localized in axillary with lymphangitis. My treatment advice is - 1. Don t squeeze the lesion as it will worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it. 3. A NSAID like ibuprofen should be taken twice daily for 3 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics like levofloxacin, doxycycline, azithromycin taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.