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In the armpit, feels like a very deep pimple, about the size of a quarter, painful but no "head", what is it?

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Dr. Harry Greenberg answered

Sounds like a boil: You need to get in to a physician's office or urgent care for what sounds like an abcess or boil. These are treated with antibiotics & sometimes with incision and drainage.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

In the armpit, feels like a very deep pimple, about the size of a quarter, painful but no "head", what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harry Greenberg answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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