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I have a boil in my armpit in the beggining its only 1 grow but now i felt 2 coming to grow..i don't know why i have this? i always t ake shower.

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Dr. Linda Spencer answered

Could be Staph: Staph aureus infections could cause this. Another possibility is an inflammatory condition called hidradenitis suppurativa. You should see a dermatologist.

Answered 3/14/2015

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A member asked:

I have a boil in my armpit in the beggining its only 1 grow but now i felt 2 coming to grow..i don't know why i have this? i always t ake shower.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Linda Spencer answered

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