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I have had a bump just in the corner of my armpit which has been very painful and now, pus has started to come out which is really smelly.

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Abscess: You need to see a doctor, have this cultured, perhaps undergo incision and drainage if it has not completely drained yet, and may need specific antibiotics. Do not wait, go now.

Answered 5/22/2021

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A member asked:

I have had a bump just in the corner of my armpit which has been very painful and now, pus has started to come out which is really smelly.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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