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Often getting red bumps in armpit tender to touch look like pimples but not. hairy armpits?

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Dr. Emil Shakov answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Folliculitis: Proper hygiene and keeping the area dry should help. It may be secondary to underarm products you are using which may be an allergy.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 11/14/2013

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A member asked:

Often getting red bumps in armpit tender to touch look like pimples but not. hairy armpits?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Emil Shakov answered

Dr Anyanwu agreed

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