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tender lump in armpit

by lillivylu, Sep 06, 2008 05:12PM
the other morning i woke up and my armpit was tender so i started to feel around and found a small lump that was at the point af tenderness.   is this something i should be concerned about?
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by Dennis MD, Sep 07, 2008 07:57PM
To: lillivylu
Hi.
The tender lump on your armpit could be a beginning localized infection like an abscess.  The armpit is prone to develop infection especially after shaving or when there is too much sweating.  There is a condition known as hidradenitis suppurativa which involves the sweat glands of the underarm and groin.
It would be best to see you doctor for further evaluation.
Take care.  
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