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abscess

omg I have another abcess under my left armpit the pain I'm in is unreal been docx he put me on antibiotics. This is the 2nd abcess since I've been pregnant so painful u no.
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Its caused by bacteria in your bathroom. I used to get them all the time. Sterilize your entire bathroom, and get disposables. use your razors only one time, then toss them. The bacteria is easily spread in bathrooms because of steam. Also most toilets are right next to the tub. When you flush thousands of microscopic bacteria gets thrown everywhere. And it could go ANYWHERE in the bathroom. tooth brushes and razors. when the bacteria lands on your razor, and you shave your arm pits (could happen on private areas and legs as well) the bacteria can clog your sweat glands and block it. Causing a back up of the toxins our body tries to get rid of. I feel your pain, and hope you get better. :0(
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I don't no wot causes it but my I'm in pain. I was told to get bicarbonate soda mix into a paste spread it on covering the abscess an it will draw it. did tht it's still thr. so much pain this is my 2nd one I've had since being pregnant but I've had 2 at one time. hurts like he'll get shooting pains threw it too jesus I could scream with it ladies kills too touch it. my friend had these all threw her pregnancy soon as baby was born no more
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I've been having the exact same problem. Glad I'm not the only one going through this. I wonder what causes it.
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I had this problem last summer before I found out I was expecting. I promise I feel your pain. I had em like 4 different times. 2 under one, 2 under the other. I had to stop shaving so often. & make sure your razor is clean. I also use witch hazel under my arms after I shave before I put on deoderant. If you need relief, use a hot towel to bring it to a head. Then burn tha tip of a safety pin or a needle and stick it in that middle. You will need assistance because it hurts like hell. Then SQUEEEEEEEEZE it til you can't squeeze it anymore.  It hurts I swear but after you will feel so much better
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Doc said it's due to shaving then y have I not got one un my other arm then
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