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I have a big bump that hurts on my armpit, how do you know if its an ingrown hair?

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Dr. Emil Shakov answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Either way: Sounds like an infected sebaceous cyst/hidradenitis/ or abscess. Likely need antibiotics and excision.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/27/2017

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A member asked:

I have a big bump that hurts on my armpit, how do you know if its an ingrown hair?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Emil Shakov answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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