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I've had nodules under my armpits and ugly red bumps (i shave) just squeezed nodule very hard and hard white puss came out. ? what is this

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Dr. Marshall Seligmann answered

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Folliculitis: Shaving can irritate hair follicles, which can lead to folliculitis (inflammation of the hair follicle). Plugging of the hair follicles and ingrown hairs can lead to secondary infection with bacteria, which form pustules (pimples) and abscesses (boils).

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Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I've had nodules under my armpits and ugly red bumps (i shave) just squeezed nodule very hard and hard white puss came out. ? what is this

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marshall Seligmann answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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