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I have a lump in the bottom of my right armpit, it is bean sized and only slightly irritating. don't know if i should be concerned, been 5 days, m/27?

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Get it examined: It is probably a skin infection, called folliculitis or a lymph node, which can lead to similar bumps. The sooner you get it treated the better. Otherwise it can get bigger and may need a needle aspiration.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 1/19/2015

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A member asked:

I have a lump in the bottom of my right armpit, it is bean sized and only slightly irritating. don't know if i should be concerned, been 5 days, m/27?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Dr Arnold agreed

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