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The past 8 months i been having problems lumps under my armpits.it would be one on the left armpit then it will bust and one will form on the right.

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Lumps: It sounds that it might be a staph infection I would suggest you see a physician as you may need to be treated with antibiotics

Answered 1/3/2015

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A member asked:

The past 8 months i been having problems lumps under my armpits.it would be one on the left armpit then it will bust and one will form on the right.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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