Bumps on Inner thighs and armpit? Painfull

[bm1314]

i have lumps on my inner thigs they hurt terrible someimes it becomes dificult to walk they sore sometimes bleed and have puss come out i had a few under my arm pits but mostly on my inner thighs i thought it was from me getting fatter and my thighs rubbing against each other but i not so sure sence i have some under my arm pit what can i do i need help they hurt so bad

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These can be due to boils or hidradenitis suppurativa. 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.

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 doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[maatson]

Possibly mild hidradenitis suppurativa, or folliculitis.