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What could be causing me to have large boil like, puss filled lumps under my arm.
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Hydradenitis: Likely skin infections originating in yor hair follicles. Need appropriate hygiene. Avoid underarm antiperspirants/deodorants.
Answered 5/24/2014
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Abscess: Usually results from a break in skin intergirity allowing pathogens to cause infection. sometimes can occur from hair that becomes ingrown or reaction to deodorants or lotion or soap that causes secondary infection.
Answered 7/13/2014
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