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I have 5 lymph nodes on my armpit since little from shaving and deodorants. i notice i got a pimple and it's pink and swollen near them. is it bad?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Not good: Local pimple and infection can cause nodes to, enlarge, depending on bacteria, and infection and duration. Warm compresses, and may need antibiotics if fever, pain, spreading, pain. Be seen soon.

Answered 4/5/2015

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Hello! For about a week now my armpits have been itching and feeling uncomfortable. Today I have small red pimple looking bumps in them. Ive had this before and it went away. I did wear gel deodorant last week that I normally do not use. Poss cause?

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