Question 1

i have small red bumps under my armpits and groin. i think they are a follicle infection. how do i treat this?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis: If you're experiencing frequent folliculitis in axillary and groin regions, staphylococcus are probably colonizing your skin with invasiveness at times. In my experience a course of a potent antistaphylicoccal antibiotic for 2 or 3 weeks is needed to eradicate the causative bacteria. Discuss this with your physician.

Question 2

i have a red bump under my right armpit and i hurts when ever i put my arm down. could it be from the underwire of my bra or something? what is it?

Accepted Answer

It could be from : your bra or it could be a lymph node which could be a sign of something more serious ..have a doctor look at it

Question 3

i am experiencing small red bumps on top of feet that do not itch and redness in both armpits that occasionally itch?

Accepted Answer

Razor bumps: It sounds like razor bumps.  If you are using a razor on either of those areas...that’s the likely cause. If not, some sort of ectopic dermatitis is a possibility.  See a dermatologist.

Question 4

what does it mean if both armpits are swollen, and swore with little red bumps?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis: That's a folliculitis, an infection of the hair follicles caused by bacteria or yeast (or a combination). Topical antibiotics never work on these, in my experience; you're going to need an oral antibiotic, which your doctor or a dermatologist can prescribe for you.

Question 5

i have had small red bumps and some large bumps that arent red under my armpits (these hurt) and lower for about 3 1/2 weeks. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Check with doctor: You may have hydradenitis which is a skin disease affects the epocrine sweat glands or sebacious glands such as under the arms and under the breasts
use warm compresses and you mat need antibiotics
if reccurs or persists see a dermatologist.

Question 6

how can i get rid of red bumps on my armpits?

Accepted Answer

Bumps: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes. 
Once accurately assessed a treatment plan can be developed.

Question 7

i've had nodules under my armpits and ugly red bumps (i shave) just squeezed nodule very hard and hard white puss came out. ? what is this

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis: Shaving can irritate hair follicles, which can lead to folliculitis (inflammation of the hair follicle).  Plugging of the hair follicles and ingrown hairs can lead to secondary infection with bacteria, which form pustules (pimples) and abscesses (boils).

Question 8

i keep getting red bumps in my armpits. quit using any deodorant for over a month. just washing with regular soap. both sides.what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Red bumps: It is probably from shaving under your arms or a reaction to a hair remover depending on which you use. I would use some hydrocortisone 1% and clear the rash and then figure out what it is that makes it reappear.

Question 9

how to treat armpit rash and red bumps   ?

Accepted Answer

See below.: This may be related to the deodorant/antiperspirant you are using, so you can try switching that. Otherwise you can try a cornstarch based powder, 1% hydrocortisone cream or an antifungal cream. The best thing to do, however, is have your doctor look at it to diagnose it properly and treat properly.

Question 10

i have itchy red bumps in my armpits for as long as i can remember, is there anything i can do it make it stop?

Accepted Answer

Try changing soap: Or deodorant. Wash with mild soap and water, dry thoroughly. Avoid clothing that binds. If you see pus or have pain, consider infection and see your doc.  However, it sounds like a common dermatitis, or inflammation.

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I am experiencing small red bumps on top of feet that do not itch and redness in both armpits that occasionally itch?

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I have had small red bumps and some large bumps that arent red under my armpits (these hurt) and lower for about 3 1/2 weeks. what could this be?

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I've had nodules under my armpits and ugly red bumps (i shave) just squeezed nodule very hard and hard white puss came out. ? what is this

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I keep getting red bumps in my armpits. quit using any deodorant for over a month. just washing with regular soap. both sides.what should i do?

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