Fungus?

I have this group of black bumps growing under my arm pit. At first I thought I had scratched myself somehow and they were scabs but when i tried to peel them off to be sure, it wouldn't come off at all. I'm sure it's something growing on me now. Maybe a fungus or something. Please tell me what it is and how to get rid of it.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It is very difficult to confirm a diagnosis without examining but these black bumps can be due to skin tags, warts, seborrheic keratosis or some other benign growths. Seborrheic keratosis is a benign skin tumor and not malignant. Warts are tumours or growths of the skin caused by infection with Human Papillomavirus (HPV).They are contagious when in contact with the skin of an infected person.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.