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Ok i have an small painful ball under my armpit. what is it and how do i get rid of it ?

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Dr. Kim Kuhar answered

A boil: Likely an infected cyst, or boil. Warm compresses can help and if it persists need to see doctor for antibiotics.

Answered 9/20/2014

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