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I keep getting small lumps that are painful under my armpit skin. i had 1 first then next day 3 then next day 7!

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Have your doctor: take a look at these as it is possible they represent hydradenitis which is an inflammation/infection of the sweat glands in the skin. In the meantime warm compresses, no shaving and no deodorant.

Answered 7/27/2014

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