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What brings about boils in your armpits?
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Armpit boils: Boils of the armpit or "axillary" region develop from a number of things. Some of those include the large amount of sweat glands in the armpits, the high moisture related to the region, as well as poor hygiene in the armpits which increases the amount of bacteria and debris within the armpit.
Answered 9/29/2016
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