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I have a tender lump deep under the skin of my left armpit, the lump occured the day after i had done strenuous excercise...

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Dr. John Ebner answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Furuncle / Abscess: You may have caused irritation and a resulting infection in one of the hair follicles in the armpit. This can progress to become an infected abscess or boil. If it does not get better after a couple days, i would recommend you see your pcp for help.

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Answered 8/18/2015

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