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I have a large hard lump under my armpit very sore and red hurts to lift it has got bigger in couple days now worried what is it?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Likely skin abscess: Your description sounds like a skin abscess related to a hair follicle in the arm pit. You should see a regular doctor for further evaluation. It may need to be drained and oral antibiotics.

Answered 12/8/2016

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