Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have a lump in my armpit, what sort of doctor should i visit, should i go to dermatologist to check what is this lump?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes.: A dermatologist is a good choice. The most common causes of an armpit lump are an epidermal cyst (which the dermatologist will be able to remove for you, if you wish) and a lymph node (which could indicate a localized infection or, in rarer cases, something more serious). It could also be an ingrown hair or a cutaneous tumor of some sort. A dermatologist will be able to sort this out for you.
Answered 2/6/2019
5.5k views
Yes: Could be a cyst but there are tumors (benign and malignant), (lymphoma or breast cancer or metastatic cancer) that can present this way. Start with a dermatologist and then may need to see another specialist.
Answered 11/13/2012
5.5k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Where should I go check up with my lump armpit what kind of doctor?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have a slight dome like lump under both armpits. Doc has checked and said is normal. Could they be sweat glands or is it something else ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Left breast got bigger some lumps pain in breast got checked my doctor he said it could be fluid he said i shudnt worry now im getting pain in armpit?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Contracted flu like virus in Dec, all symptoms gone except armpit pain both sides. Doc checked - no lumps after exam but still sore esp morn/evening ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Lump in my armpit was soft but it now turned hard its red/bruised in my left armpit. I'm 16 and have an appt with a dermatologist, but need an idea?
Have a lump in my armpit size of a small grape. Dermatologist said it's a cysts bait its deep. I want it out. Will they just numb it like a scalp one?
Repeated folliculitis and armpit abscesses. All successfully treated and gone. I see a dermatologist next week. Now I have a tender spot armpit area closer to my arm. There is now lump or warmth. It is just tender. What could it be now?
Please tell me, could a dermatologist be considered a doctor's visit?
If I have several (9) warts on only my right hand what kind of doctors office should I visit to treat them? A dermatologist? Please someone reply and tell me what kind of doctor should I visit to get rid of my warts & to find out why these warts are gr
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
