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I have a red bump on m armpit. it's hurts, and may be a bug bite. what can i do to treat this asap?

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

It MIGHT be...: Turning into an abscess, which will need to be drained in order to clear it up. Better see a doctor just in case.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 3/6/2013

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