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Can taking doxycycline help underarm bumps like pimples go away? this bump started as a big pimple and now it's painless and purple. is this normal?

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Dr. Cornelia Franz answered

Doxy can help.: You may want to be seen....Big purple pimples under the arms can become a concern. Doxycycline can help...I suggest you bee seen and discuss further with your doc.

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

Can taking doxycycline help underarm bumps like pimples go away? this bump started as a big pimple and now it's painless and purple. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cornelia Franz answered

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