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little bumps under armpits?
by alexisf, Aug 14, 2009 09:40AM
hello,
I have had these little bumps under the skin on both armpits for years now... I had my dr. feel them about a year and half ago and he said they are lymph nodes that became that way from me shaving (I do shave quite a bit, and am not known to switch razors when supposed to). anyways, he said that they would go away when I laid off shaving, but I haven't so they haven't really done much either.
They are very small, probably a pin head size or slightly bigger. not a pea size for sure. there seem to be more on the left side, and only about 2 or 3 on the right. There are probably 6 on the left.
a couple days ago, I woke up and felt pain on the left armpit. I had just shaved that same day, so it almost felt like an ingrown hair was developing or something. not sure if that's related.
What I'm wondering is, is there a possiblity that they could be something else?I tried looking it up online but I found that it could be everything from infected sebaceous glands to cancer (lymphoma, leukemia, breast cancer etc).
I'm only 24 years old and have regular paps and am a blood donor so I feel that some kind of cancer would have shown up in my blood work. but is that something I should be worried about?
also, if it is minor, is there a way I can get rid of them without having to stop shaving? would waxing be better?
any help would be greatly appreciated!
I have had these little bumps under the skin on both armpits for years now... I had my dr. feel them about a year and half ago and he said they are lymph nodes that became that way from me shaving (I do shave quite a bit, and am not known to switch razors when supposed to). anyways, he said that they would go away when I laid off shaving, but I haven't so they haven't really done much either.
They are very small, probably a pin head size or slightly bigger. not a pea size for sure. there seem to be more on the left side, and only about 2 or 3 on the right. There are probably 6 on the left.
a couple days ago, I woke up and felt pain on the left armpit. I had just shaved that same day, so it almost felt like an ingrown hair was developing or something. not sure if that's related.
What I'm wondering is, is there a possiblity that they could be something else?I tried looking it up online but I found that it could be everything from infected sebaceous glands to cancer (lymphoma, leukemia, breast cancer etc).
I'm only 24 years old and have regular paps and am a blood donor so I feel that some kind of cancer would have shown up in my blood work. but is that something I should be worried about?
also, if it is minor, is there a way I can get rid of them without having to stop shaving? would waxing be better?
any help would be greatly appreciated!
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From the symptoms it sounds like hidradenitis suppurativa. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin disease that affects areas bearing apocrine sweat glands and hair follicles; such as the underarms, groin and buttocks esp in women.
Apply warm compresses on the lumps and keep the area clean. Topical antiseptic treatment and topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment is very useful.If still the lumps persist then specific treatment like antibiotics,vit A supplements,corticosteroid injections,isotretinoin,antiandrogens and sometimes excision and drainage ,laser therapy and radiotherapy are found useful.I feel that you should consult a dermatologist and discuss these options with him.
I hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.