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What are these spots under arms full of puss?
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Puss and Sores: These are abscesses. Or they are infected sebaceous or hair follicle cysts. Irregardless they need to be evaluated and treated. Please get to your trusted health care professional for help.
Answered 4/4/2013
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Folliculitis: You should consult a physician to get treated for folliculitis which may be due to staph infection and it requires prescription of antibiotics. It can spread to other body parts if left untreated.
Answered 12/10/2013
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