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I have itchy armpits and i also have some small lumps or spots.which stings so bad onced scratched what can this be?

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See below.: Most likely it is hydadenitis suprativa or recurrent sebaceous gland hyperplasia. Check with a dermatologist to ensure it is not a metastatic lymph node. Treatment for hs or rsgh include biopsy for confirmatory diagnosis.

Answered 4/14/2015

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