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red swollen bumps on armpit

by pinky19, Aug 26, 2009 04:40PM
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I notice the red swollen bumps on my armpit about a month ago.Is not painful and itchy and i also noticed that it's spreading.It's like a rashes.Please help me.
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by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, Aug 27, 2009 09:24AM
To: pinky19,
Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be 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.

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 it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted in case you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.
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