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I have itchy swollen armpits that also seem to weep! any advice?

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Dr. William Forsythe answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

New deodorant: Sometimes glands can be blocked by the build up of deodorants. A holiday or time off from the current deodorant is needed and keep the area clean with warm soap and water and try warm moist compresses to draw out any extra fluid. Then try a small amount of baby powder or baking soda to the area if needed for absorption for a few days..

Answered 5/11/2014

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Hidradenitis suppur: Hidradenitis suppurativa commonly affects areas bearing sweat/sebaceous glands, such as the underarms, breasts, inner thighs, groin and buttocks, often manifests as clusters of chronic abscesses, epidermoid cysts, sebaceous cysts, pilonidal cyst or multilocalized infections. It is a chronic condition and treatement is often complex/difficult. So, consult doc for help. Good luck.

Answered 10/28/2016

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