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27 yrs female, having small lump in armpit for two days. it pains & can't stretch my hand.wat it couldbe & anything serious? is there any home remedy?
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Folliculitis: Most likely it is an infected hair follicle that forms a little abscess. Warm moist heat may help but most likely it will need to be seen by a doctor and possibly drained and treated with an antibiotic as well. Good health.
Answered 4/16/2016
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