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I occasionally experience sore lumps under my arms. they are about the size of a marble and then disappear after a few days. any thoughts?
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Hidradenitis: Antibiotic such as Doxycycline 100 mg bid for 10-14 days, cleansing axillae with betadine soap twice a day and without using antiperspirant, then recheck by pcp.
Answered 6/25/2014
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