Question 1

how do i keep an open wound under armpit from getting worse?

Accepted Answer

Simple Care: The real question is what not to do that slows down healing. Avoid using alcohol, peroxide, hibiclens, betadine, and bleach solutions. Inflammation ( red, hot, swollen, tender) is important to healing  so anti-inflammatories (motrin, advil) are bad. Cover the area with a clean dressing changed every other day  and protected from trauma.  Antibiotics do not help healing unless it is truly infected.

Question 2

i have open wound under my armpit from abscess. it already pop. what to use to help heal wound cause it doesn't look like it's healing completely?

Accepted Answer

Sweat gland infectio: You might have had sweat gland infection/abscess. It usually heals if not need to rule out infection with resistant bugs like MRSA. Have it cultured and treated appropriately.

Question 3

zits in armpits? one particular zit is like a pimple that won't go away and is tender and feels like a constant open wound.

Accepted Answer

Infections: Armpits are common places to get skin infections. Most skin infections do not clear on their own. They need to be treated.

Question 4

i've woke up with scabby flakey skin in my armpit, it's quite sore and tender now i've wiped away the skin, and it's a open wound now..

Accepted Answer

It could be: a staph infection or a severe fungal infection see your doctor for the appropriate treatment

Question 5

small red lump under my r. armpit for about 2 wks? little pain. i poked and squeezed it. yellow stuff and blood came out. now, open wound. what now?

Accepted Answer

Good hygine: Sounds like an infected cyat that u drained. U want to make sure you did not cause it to become infected.   U can try warm compresses, wash well, and hopefully it resolves.  If it recurs or worsens you should see a doctor.

Question 6

how do you stitch an open wound on the inside of your for arm?

Accepted Answer

Closure : I would not do that yourself- open wounds need medical attention and a professional to stitch it closed (may or may not be indicated).  See a physician to determine if closure is necessary or antibiotics is indicated.

Question 7

i've recently come into contact with a transient man who suffered an injury and possibly overdose in the middle of the road. i moved him while others called ems. i noticed i'd gotten blood on arm in doing so where i had an open wound. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

: In this scenario, there is a protocol for testing for hepatitis B&amp; C as well as for HIV for a number of weeks.  Call your public health department to get the instructions

Question 8

i have a boil up user my  right arm pit. it bust on its on. wat kind of ointment can i put on a open wound?

Accepted Answer

Staph infection: This infection needs urgent medical attention. You do not treat a burst abscess and staph infection topically.

Question 9

i have a painful bump under my arm under the skin. it is not an open wound. any idea what it is / what i should do? it appeared a few days ago.

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: A lump under the skin could be as a result of different reasons of which could include an ingrown hair, lipoma, ganglion, abscess, or an inflamed lymph node.  Have it evaluated by your physician to get the appropriate treatment.

Question 10

an open wound on my for arm, its pretty deep and it was self inflicted, it needs stitches but i don't want to go to the hospital. what should i ?

Accepted Answer

Go: Get help both for the arm wound but more importantly to get help on why you would hurt yourself...See talk to your family and/or get immediate medical help.

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How do i keep an open wound under armpit from getting worse?

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I have open wound under my armpit from abscess. it already pop. what to use to help heal wound cause it doesn't look like it's healing completely?

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Zits in armpits? one particular zit is like a pimple that won't go away and is tender and feels like a constant open wound.

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I've woke up with scabby flakey skin in my armpit, it's quite sore and tender now i've wiped away the skin, and it's a open wound now..

A member asked:

Small red lump under my r. armpit for about 2 wks? little pain. i poked and squeezed it. yellow stuff and blood came out. now, open wound. what now?

A member asked:

How do you stitch an open wound on the inside of your for arm?

A member asked:

I've recently come into contact with a transient man who suffered an injury and possibly overdose in the middle of the road. i moved him while others called ems. i noticed i'd gotten blood on arm in doing so where i had an open wound. what do i do?

A member asked:

I have a boil up user my right arm pit. it bust on its on. wat kind of ointment can i put on a open wound?

A member asked:

I have a painful bump under my arm under the skin. it is not an open wound. any idea what it is / what i should do? it appeared a few days ago.

A member asked:

An open wound on my for arm, its pretty deep and it was self inflicted, it needs stitches but i don't want to go to the hospital. what should i ?

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